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Ohio class (18 in commission) — ballistic missile submarines, 4 to be converted into guided missile submarines
Virginia class (3 in commission, 3 under construction, 3 on order) — attack submarines
Seawolf class (3 in commission) — attack submarines
Los Angeles Class (49 in commission) — attack submarines
There are two major types of submarines in the United States Navy: ballistic missile submarines and attack submarines. In the U.S. Navy, all combatant submarines are nuclear-powered. Ballistic subs have a single, strategic mission: carrying nuclear submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Attack submarines have several tactical missions, including sinking ships and subs, launching cruise missiles, and gathering intelligence.
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