CGN-39 USS Texas

1977 to 1993

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Virginia class
CGN - Guided-Missile Cruiser (Nuclear Powered)

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History of CGN-39 USS Texas
1971-dec-21	Ordered	as DLGN-39
1973-aug-18	Laid down
1975-aug-9	Launched
1977-sep-10	Commissioned	as CGN-39
1980		with a Sea King flying by
1993-jul-16	Decommissioned
2001-oct-30	Fate: scrapped	nuclear vessels recycling program

Specifications

from Virginia class
580	crew
11600	full load (tn)
179	length (m)
19	beam (m)
10	draught (m)
30	max speed (knots)



2	Naval Engine nuclear - pressurised water reactor



2	Missile Launcher Mk 141 quad Harpoon
2	Missile Launcher Mk 26



2	Naval Gun Mark 45 5/54 inch (127mm)

Aircraft

		Typical	Max
United States Naval Aviation	Kaman Seasprite	0	2

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