USS Jimmy Carter Seawolf-Class Submarine (SSN-23) 36-Inch Model
How big is it?
Length about 91 cm / 36.0 in. Drawn to scale; the model outline is a simplified shape.
Model details
- Materials
- Mahogany, Cedar, Rosewood, Teak
- Construction
- Plank-on-frame, built by hand
- Collection
- Battle Ship Models
- Item no.
- CM546
USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class, commissioned in 2005 and named after the 39th President of the United States. Built by Electric Boat, the submarine was uniquely modified with a 100-foot-long Multi-Mission Platform (MMP) that allows it to perform specialized covert operations beyond the capabilities of typical attack submarines. This extension enables the deployment of unmanned vehicles, underwater surveillance equipment, and special operations forces, making USS Jimmy Carter a versatile tool for intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and secret missions. The Seawolf-class design prioritizes stealth, speed, and firepower, with Jimmy Carter incorporating the latest submarine technologies. Due to the classified nature of its missions, much about USS Jimmy Carter's activities remains secret, but it is considered one of the most advanced and quiet submarines in the world, maintaining a vital role in U.S. naval special warfare.