Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for USS Delaware (SSN-791).
1 x S9G PWR series water-cooled nuclear reactor unit generating 280,000 horsepower with 2 x Steam turbines developing 40,000 horsepower driving 1 x Shaft astern.
Propulsion
15.0 kts
17.3 mph
Surface Speed
25.0 kts
28.8 mph
Submerged Speed
Essentially Unlimited
Range