Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for USS Growler (SS-215).
4 x General Motors Model 16-248 V16 diesel engines with electric generators; 2 x 126-cell Sargo battery pack; 4 x General Electric electric motors; 2 x Shafts.
Propulsion
21.0 kts
24.2 mph
Surface Speed
9.0 kts
10.4 mph
Submerged Speed
11,510 nm
13,245 miles | 21,316 km
Range