Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for USS Ethan Allen (SSBN-608) (SSN-608).
1 x S5W nuclear reactor; 2 x General Electric geared steam turbines developing 15,000 shaft horsepower; 1 x shaft.
Propulsion
16.0 kts
18.4 mph
Surface Speed
21.0 kts
24.2 mph
Submerged Speed
Essentially Unlimited
Range