Ohio-Class Submarine - On Deck No. 3 [Paperback]

Jim Goodall (Author), Don Greer (Colorist), Dave Gebhardt (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2007

Since its inception in 1960, strategic deterrence has been the sole mission of the fleet ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), which provides the nation's most survivable and enduring nuclear strike capability. The eighteen submarines of the Ohio class replaced aging fleet ballistic missile submarines built in the 1960s and are far more capable. Carrying twenty-four Trident missiles each, the Ohios carry fifty percent of all US strategic nuclear warheads and provide the sea-based 'leg' of the US strategic deterrent triad. An unprecedented bow-to-stern look at this critical US weapon system with more than 200 color and b/w photos, line drawings and 8 color profiles. 80 pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Squadron Signal Publications; 1st edition (2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897475135
• ISBN-13: 978-0897475136
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,650,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pictorial Guide to America's Ballistic Missile Subs!, October 15, 2011

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This review is from: Ohio-Class Submarine - On Deck No. 3 (Paperback)

The 18 nuclear-powered Ohio-Class submarines originally built were fearsome weapons of war or vital instruments of strategic deterrence, depending on your viewpoint. At present, the 14 Ohio-class SSBNS carry about 50% of the total U.S. strategic warhead inventory. Four other Ohio-class subs, now-redesignated SSGNs, have been converted to carry cruise missiles with conventional warheads. Jim Goodall examines those 18 craft in OHIO-CLASS SUBMARINES ON DECK, a 2007 Squadron/Signal release.

Most of the Ohio-class boats - USS Nevada, Alabama, Maryland, Rhode Island, etc. exist to deliver Trident ballistic missiles armed with thermonuclear warheads on to enemy targets. USS Ohio, Michigan, Georgia and Florida destroy their targets using Tomahawk cruise missiles, Additionally they can carry 60+ USN special ops personnel and SEAL delivery equipment.

After a very short overview of the Navy's ballistic submarines, Goodall offers up 80 pages of alternating b&w and color pages depicting the various Ohio-class boats. There seems to be a rough organization to the photos, the first section being construction/launching pix followed by general deck views, several pages on Trident missiles, 20 pages of 'inside-the-boat' shots, etc. As with other 'On Deck' volumes, the photographs are well captioned. Aside from shots of USS Henry M. Jackson taken by the author, most of the pix seem to be official USN. Paging through the book, one is struck by how immense those subs really are.

If you're a 'Silent Service' buff, OHIO-CLASS SUBMARINES ON DECK should be on interest. It provides a comprehensive photo-guide to the Navy's latest and greatest underwater warships. Recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Little Book, January 11, 2011

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This review is from: Ohio-Class Submarine - On Deck No. 3 (Paperback)

Don't let the 80 pages or seemingly cartoonish cover page fool you. It's not a kids book. This book is packed with pictures that you can't find anywhere on the web. Informative and interesting. Bought it as a coffee-table reader and it suits that role perfectly.