Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for USS Ling (SS-297).
4 x diesel engines driving GM electric motors; 2 x 126 Cell Sargo batteries; 4 x GM high-speed electric motors; 2 x shafts.
Propulsion
20.0 kts
23.0 mph
Surface Speed
9.0 kts
10.4 mph
Submerged Speed
10,799 nm
12,427 miles | 19,999 km
Range