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What is the current class of nuclear submarines in the Royal Navy?
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The RN currently operates 4 classes of submarine, all of which are nuclear powered:
There remains one Swiftsure Class SSN (HMS Sceptre)
There are 6 Trafalgar Class SSN (Turbulent, Tireless, Torbay, Trenchant, Talent, Triumph. Trafalgar has been decommissioned)
In addition, there are 4 Vanguard class SSBNs armed with the Trident missile. These form the UKs independent nuclear deterrent (Vanguard, Victorious, Vigilant and Vengeance)
HMS Astute is the first of a new class of 6 boats and is currently undergoing sea trial.
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How many nuclear submarines does Britain have today?
The Royal Navy Operates 6 Trafalgar class submarines and 1 Astute class. These submarines are called 'attack' or 'hunter-killer' submarines and have roles such as land attack using Tomahawk cruise missiles and anti-surface and anti-submarine roles using the Spearfish torpedo. They can also carry out surveillance and reconnaissanse. The Royal Navy also has 4 Vanguard class submarines. These submarines are ballistic missile submarines. These submarines are responsible for the UK's nuclear detterent and use the Trident missile system. There is always at least one of these boats at sea at any given time.
What powers the Los Angeles class submarines?
The Los Angeles class submarine is nuclear powered.
Does the Canadian navy currently possess or have plans to build or purchase any nuclear powered surface vessels or submarines?
It is doubtful. Canada has never had nuclear powered ships or subs. the current submarines (victoria class) were acquired from the UK and are desiel powered. Canada does not have any plans in the future for any nuclear power vessels.
How many nuclear submarines does the US have?
The current total is 71 active and 2 reserve as of May 2011 - Commissioned 14 SSBN's (Ballistic Missile Submarines) 4 SSGN's (Cruise Missile Submarines, converted SSBN's) 53 SSN's (Fast-Attack Submarines) Reserve 2 SSN's (688-class Fast-Attacks) The USS California, the newest Virginia-class SSN, is scheduled for commissioning in October 2011, with another 4 on the way.
What is the top speed of nuclear submarines?
In the US Navy alone, there have been 25 classes of nuclear submarines, resulting in some 211 hulls. Each class of submarine has different specifications, and different ranges of speeds, each being used for different missions. Submarines within each class can differ in specifications that can affect their top speeds. By and large, the actual specifications such as speed for any nuclear equipment is classified, but the unclassified top speed ranges vary surface and submerged from around 15 knots of the Skipjack class (surfaced) to 35 knots of the Seawolf class (submerged). It is just not possible to give a more specific answer as there are literally so many different nuclear submarines in the world with so many different capabilities. Generally, the US has stood at the forefront of submersible technology, and while the nuclear boats of other nations may for a time exceed the capabilities of current US vessels, it is typically a short lived place for them.
What does BAE systems at Barrow-in-Furness make?
BAE Submarine Solutions at Barrow principally make nuclear submarines for the UK Royal Navy. Currently there are a number of Astute class submarines in build and a design team developing the replacement for the Vanguard SSBNs. In addition, BAE Global Combat Systems make and refurbish artillery systems in Barrow
Are there any submarines named Juliet?
There are no known submarines named Juliet. However, the name Juliet is used by NATO to identify a class of Soviet submarines that are no longer in operation. It was a diesel-electric submarine capable of launching cruise missiles. Most American World War II submarines were named after species of fish. Most early nuclear-powered submarines were named after World War II submarines. The first generation of nuclear-powered ballistic submarines were named after famous Americans. Most Los Ageles-class fast attack submarines are named after U.S. cities, with the exception of the USS Hyman G. Rickover. Most Ohio-class guided missle and ballistic missile submarines are named after U.S. states, with the USS Henry M. Jackson being the exception. The Virginia-class fast attack submarines are mostly named after U.S. states. The lone exception as of January 2011 is the John Warner, which is expected to be delivered in 2015.
What is a class P submarine?
There were 2 types of P Class submarines, the United States' Porpoise Class, and the Royal Navy's Parthian Class.Porpoise ClassThe first true U.S. Fleet Submarines, the Porpoise Class boats (P-1, P-3, and P-5; Porpoise, Shark, and Perch), they were the predecessors to the Gato class submarines. Originally built in 1936, in addition to air conditioning, they were the first boats with ability to run at 19 knots surfaced.Parthian ClassA class of 6 submarines built in the 1920's, they were designed as long range patrol boats for the Far East. The last one was scrapped in 1946.
How many submarines does the US navy have?
According to Wikipedia the US Navy has: Los Angeles class (29 in commission, 2 in reserve) – fast attack submarines Ohio class (18 in commission) – 14 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), 4 guided missile submarines (SSGNs) Seawolf class (3 in commission) – fast attack submarines Virginia class (19 in commission, 1 delivered, 1 fitting out, 7 under construction, 2 on order) – fast attack submarines The existing fleet of ballistic submarines currently carries 54 percent of the United States' nuclear deterrent arsenal.
How much do submarines weigh?
It varies with size, not quite exponentially (short of a cubic factor), but much greater than linearly.The current Virginia class of U.S. attack submarines, nuclear-powered, displace 7800 tons submerged, according to the official U.S. Navy.The world's largest submarine, to date, the CIS Typhoonclass, also nuclear-powered, (Depicted as the RED OCTOBER in the movies) displace about 48,000 tons.The German-designed Type 205 class submarine, diesel-electric in use in several navies displaces about 450 tons.
Who will win in a war great Britain or Germany?
Britain would as it has survivable 2nd strike nuclear capability. Just one of its Vanguard Class submarines, if the nuclear arsenal were full unleashed, would wipe Germany off the map.
When did India acquire nuclear powered submarines for the navy?
India launched its first Domesticaly built Nuclear Submarine July 26, 2009. It had been working with Russia since mid 2002 to lease a Akula Class Submarine.
