SSGN
Military abbreviation · Naval Ship
| Stands for | Guided-missile submarine, nuclear-powered |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
SSGN stands for Guided-missile submarine, nuclear-powered, a naval ship abbreviation.
Classification for nuclear submarines armed mainly with cruise missiles. The US operates four former Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines converted to carry up to 154 Tomahawks each.
Example: The SSGN fired dozens of Tomahawks during the opening strikes on Libya in 2011.
Usage notes
The four converted boats, Ohio, Michigan, Florida and Georgia, can also carry special operations forces. They are expected to retire in the late 2020s. Russia also operates cruise missile submarines classed as SSGNs by NATO.
Related abbreviations
More naval ship abbreviations
- BB – Battleship
- CG – Guided-missile cruiser
- CVN – Aircraft carrier, nuclear-powered
- DDG – Guided-missile destroyer
- ESB – Expeditionary Sea Base
- FFG – Guided-missile frigate
- HMAS – His Majesty's Australian Ship
- HMCS – His Majesty's Canadian Ship
- HMS – His Majesty's Ship
- LCAC – Landing Craft, Air Cushion
- LCS – Littoral combat ship
- LHA – Amphibious assault ship (general purpose)