SSBN-743 USS Louisiana

Namesake. State of Louisiana
Ordered. 19 Dec 1990
Builder. General Dynamics Electric Boat
Laid down. 23 Oct 1992
Launched. 27 Jul 1996
Commissioned. 6 Sep 1997
Homeport. Bremerton, WA
Motto. Union, Justice, and Confidence
Honors and awards: Omaha Trophy 2006; Meritorious Unit Commendation (Blue Crew) 2009; Meritorious Unit Commendation (Gold Crew) 2009
Status. in active service
Class and type. Ohio class ballistic missile submarine
Displacement:
16,764 long tons (17,033 t) surfaced
18,750 long tons (19,050 t) submerged
Length. 560 ft (170 m)
Beam. 42 ft (13 m)
Draft. 38 ft (12 m)
Propulsion:
1 × S8G PWR nuclear reactor (HEU 93.5%)
2 × geared turbines
1 × 325 hp (242 kW) auxiliary motor
1 × shaft @ 60,000 shp (45,000 kW)
Speed. Greater than 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Test depth. Greater than 800 feet (240 m)
Complement. 15 officers, 140 enlisted
Armament:
MK-48 torpedoes
20 × Trident II D-5 ballistic missiles