SEAESTRATÉGICOIN DEVELOPMENT
Columbia Class
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Next-generation nuclear ballistic missile submarine replacing the Ohio class as the sea-based leg of the US nuclear triad. Carries 16 Trident II D5 SLBMs. Features electric-drive propulsion, life-of-ship nuclear reactor requiring no refueling, and advanced stealth. Most expensive weapons program in US Navy history at $130+ billion.
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VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Columbia Class - General Dynamics (Electric Boat)
VENTAJAS
- Life-of-ship reactor eliminates mid-life refueling overhaul
- Electric drive propulsion for reduced acoustic signature
- Replaces aging Ohio class to maintain nuclear triad
- 16 missile tubes maintain strategic deterrence capacity
DESVENTAJAS
- Most expensive submarine class ever built (~$15B lead ship)
- Reduced from Ohio class 24 tubes to 16
- Schedule pressure; any delay risks deterrence gap
- Consumes huge share of overall shipbuilding budget
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW~155
REACTORS1B Life-Of-Ship Reactor (No Mid-Life Refueling)
ARMAMENT16× Trident II D5LE SLBM
UNIT COST~$15B (Lead Ship)
PROPULSIONElectric Drive For Reduced Acoustic Signature
DISPLACEMENT20,800 Tonnes (Submerged)
EXPECTED IOC2031
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