USS Ohio (SSGN-726)

USS Ohio (SSGN-726) is a Ohio-class submarine of the United States Navy. Originally commissioned as a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), she was converted into a guided-missile submarine (SSGN) as part of the Ohio-class submarine conversion program. This conversion significantly altered her capabilities, removing her ballistic missile tubes and replacing them with a vastly increased capacity for cruise missiles. The specific number of cruise missiles carried is classified information.

The conversion process involved extensive modifications to the interior of the vessel, including the addition of vertical launch systems for the cruise missiles. This transformation extended her service life and provided the US Navy with a potent platform for precision strike operations. As an SSGN, the USS Ohio is capable of deploying a significant number of Tomahawk cruise missiles, enabling long-range, highly accurate strikes on land and sea targets.

The submarine plays a critical role in the Navy's strategic and tactical capabilities. While precise details about her operations and deployments remain classified, her missions are understood to contribute significantly to the national security of the United States. Her advanced technology and weaponry make her a vital asset in both wartime and peacetime scenarios. Specific details regarding her crew size, operational area, and deployment history remain classified.