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What is the price of a submarine in the us navy?
$2.4 billion for the newest Virginia Class attack submarines
What is the world's most advanced submarine?
The 2 most advanced submarines currently in service are the U.S. Virginia-class and the British Astute-class fast-attack submarines. Both are technologically comparable in capability.
What are the names of the Virginia class submarines?
Note: Submarines without the designation "USS" are still in the construction phase and have not been commissioned as Navy vessels.The commissioned, in-service submarines of the Virginia-class are:USS Virginia (SSN-774)USS Texas (SSN-775)USS Hawaii (SSN-776)USS North Carolina (SSN-777)USS New Hampshire (SSN-778)USS New Mexico (SSN-779)The non-commissioned submarines of the Virginia-class are:Missouri (SSN-780)California (SSN-781)Mississippi (SSN-782)Minnesota (SSN-783)North Dakota (SSN-784)John Warner (SSN-785)The class is currently budgeted for 18 boats in the class; submarine hulls 786 through 791 haven't been named yet.
What is the first submarine designed with vls?
Technically the first submarines with VLS capability were the George Washington class FBM submarines, with Ballistic Missile capability. For Fast-Attacks, the Los Angeles class were the first to initially retrofitted (active boats, then designed with (new construction boats), forward compartment VLS capability for launching Tomahawk and Harpoon missiles.
How many 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.
How many submarines does the United States have?
78 (72 active and 6 under construction) There are two different types of submarines... The Attack Sub, which is designed to seek & destroy enemy subs & surface ships. The Ballistic Missile Sub, which is a nuclear-powered sub armed with long-range strategic missles. As for as Attack Sub's, there is 1 Virginia Class (5 under construction), 2 Seawolf Class (1 under construction), & 51 Los Angelos Class. As for as the Ballistic Missile Sub there are currently 18 active
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 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.
How many submarines doe 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.
Who made the most modern submarine?
U.S. Virginia and British Astute class Fast-Attack submarines are considered the 2 top state of the art submarines in the world today. The U.S. and Britain often share technology, and as such the capabilities of each are similar.
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.
