Wikipedia: Benjamin Franklin class submarine

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The <b>Benjamin Franklin-class of submarines (SSBN) were the first fleet ballistic missile submarines in the world. The class was superceded by the Ohio class SSBNs.

The Benjamin Franklin-class of submarines (SSBN) were the first fleet ballistic missile submarines in the world. The class was superceded by the Ohio class SSBNs.

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** 12 vertical ballistic missile tubes

The Benjamin Franklin-class of submarines (SSBN) were the first fleet ballistic missile submarines in the world. The class was superceded by the Ohio class SSBNs.

[USS Kamehameha (SSN 642)]? and [USS James K. Polk (SSN 645)]?, the two remaining members of this class, have been reclassified as SSNs and converted to special operations attack submarines.

General Characteristics

Builders: [Electric Boat]?
Displacement: 8,250 tons submerged
Length: 425 feet
Beam: 33 feet
Speed: 25+ knots submerged
Test Depth: Greater than 800 feet
Complement: 143
Armament:
- four forward torpedo tubes
- 12 vertical ballistic missile tubes