The World’s Most Expensive Military Machines and Engineering Wonders
3. USS Topeka
Joined the Service: 1989 Producer: General Dynamics Electric Boat
Price: *$145 million
The USS Topeka (SSN-754) is a Los Angeles-class submarine in the U.S. Navy, named after Topeka, Kansas. Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat, construction started in 1986 and ended in 1988.
Costing about $145 million, the USS Topeka is a major investment in naval power. As a Los Angeles-class submarine, it features advanced stealth, surveillance, and combat systems, making it key for maritime defense.
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Measuring 362 feet and powered by an SG6 nuclear reactor, the USS Topeka boasts impressive endurance. Its motto, "Defender of the Heartland," reflects its protective mission.
This submarine is the modern successor to the WWII-era USS Topeka. It is the third ship with this name, continuing a legacy of service and innovation in the U.S. Navy. Its features showcase the evolution of submarine warfare.
