USS Hawaii

The USS Hawaii (SSN 766) is the first commissioned submarine of its name. The submarine was named in recognition of the support that the vessel received and enjoyed from the state of Hawaii, and in honor of the submarine heritage in the pacific. This vessel was designed by Electric boat; the Virginia class was built jointly by a team arrangement between Electric Boat and Grumman Newport News in Virginia.

The U.S. Navy awarded the $4.2 billion contract for the construction of the first four ships of the Virginia class. Hawaii is the third of these ships built. The displacement is approximately 7,800 tons with a length of 370 feet, which is longer but lighter than the seawolf class. With a crew of 132, the submarine can launch a tomahawk missile, and mark 48 advanced capability torpedoes from the four 21 inch torpedo tubes.

With these capabilities, Hawaii can attack with the tomahawk cruise missiles accurately and conduct long term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other sea forces.