OVERVIEW
The USS Triton made history in 1960 when she circumnavigated the globe in 60 days while submerged the entire time.
The USS Triton made history in 1960 when she circumnavigated the globe in 60 days while submerged the entire time.
YEAR: 1959
SHIP CLASS: Triton-class
SHIPS-IN-CLASS (1): USS Triton (SSRN-586) / (SSN-586)
OPERATORS: United States
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the base USS Triton (SSN-586) design. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the base USS Triton (SSN-586) design. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW / COMPLEMENT: 159
LENGTH: 447.5 feet (136.40 meters)
BEAM: 37 feet (11.28 meters)
DRAUGHT: 23.5 feet (7.16 meters)
DISPLACEMENT (SURFACE): 6,059 tons
DISPLACEMENT (SUBMERGED): 7,898 tons
PROPULSION: 2 x S4G Pressurized-Water Reactors (PWR), Nuclear; 2 x Steam turbines; 2 x 5-bladed propellers.
SPEED (SURFACE): 30 knots (35 miles-per-hour)
SPEED (SUBMERGED): 27 miles-per-hour (31 miles-per-hour)
RANGE: Essentially Unlimited
ARMAMENT
6 x 21-inch (533mm) Mk 60 torpedo tubes (four bow facing; two stern facing).
6 x 21-inch (533mm) Mk 60 torpedo tubes (four bow facing; two stern facing).
AIR WING
None.
None.
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