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USS PENNSYLVANIA development was based on extensive considerations of all aspects of survivability and capabilities required in a sea-based deterrent platform designed for operations through the
next century.
USS PENNSYLVANIA incorporates the new, more quiet machinery that cannot be installed in other fleet ballistic missile submarines because of space and weight constraints. It has an advanced sonar
system, comparable
to that developed for the United States Navy's newest attack submarines. This sonar suite is capable of providing long-range detection and a more effective capabilities for tracking other ships or submarines.
Key features of USS PENNSYLVANIA include: improved maintainability, reliability, and availability resulting from modular replacement concepts of major equipment, improved design and
incorporation of integrated logistics support.
USS PENNSYLVANIA has additional growth potential to accommodate future technology as it becomes available, both in ship systems and in larger missiles. High patrol speeds will greatly increase
ocean operating area, providing the ability to avoid potential enemies, thus enhancing survivability.
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