Ships in Class
| Ship Name | Hull No. | Commissioned | Decommissioned | Length of Service | Disposition | NVR link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | CGN-38 | 11 September 1976 | 10 November 1994 | 18.2 years | Disposed of by recycling, 25 September 2002 | |
| Texas | CGN-39 | 10 September 1977 | 16 July 1993 | 15.3 years | Disposed of by recycling, 30 October 2001 | |
| Mississippi | CGN-40 | 5 August 1978 | 28 July 1997 | 19 years | Stricken, to be disposed of by recycling, 28 July 1997 | |
| Arkansas | CGN-41 | 18 October 1980 | 7 July 1998 | 17.7 years | Disposed of by recycling, 1 November 1999 |
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