3. USS Topeka
Joined the Service: 1989Producer: General Dynamics Electric Boat Price: *$145 million USS Topeka (SSN-754), a Los Angeles class attack submarine named for the Kansas capital, was constructed in Connecticut by General Dynamics Electric Boat, begun in 1986 and finished in 1988. At about $145 million, it represents a major undersea capability investment. Its class integrates stealth, intelligence gathering, and multi mission strike roles central to deterrence.
USS Topeka (SSN-754) Source: Twitter.com / USS Topeka @USPacificFleet Stretching 362 feet and powered by an SG6 nuclear reactor, it offers long endurance. The motto Defender of the Heartland reflects its protective role. It follows earlier namesakes including a WWII cruiser and extends the lineage through updated technology, marking ongoing evolution in submarine warfare.
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