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How many submarines in the US Navy?
During WW2 the US Navy built 126 submarines.
The worlds deepest and most silent nuclear submarine was built by whom?
As regards military submarines meant as warships, the Russians built the submarines with the deepest diving capability, but U.S. submarines generally make less noise.
Were the German submarines effective in World War 1?
Yes, German submarines were very effective in both world wars. The Germans built excellent submarines and still do.
When was submarine delta 3 built?
The 14 boats of the Russian (then Soviet Union) Delta III-class ballistic missile submarines (Project 667BDR, Russian name Kal'mar, or squid) was first constructed between 1974 and 1976. The first boat was launched on February 11, 1976 and passed sea trials soon thereafter.Of the 14 boats originally built, only 4 are currently in active service. The Delta III's were superseded by the Delta IV and Typhoon-class submarines.
How do submarines see under water?
they use a light built into their models.
Where did the submarines come from?
Men built them in the 1600's, 1776, 1850, 1890; by the 20th century, nearly every nation was building submarines.
How big is the world's biggest submarine?
The biggest submarine ever built is still the Russian Navy's Typhoon-class (NATO reporting name) Ballistic Missile Submarine, with a reported length of 175 m (574 ft 2 in), and a beam of 23 m (75 ft 6 in). The Typhoon class submarines were built to compete with the U.S. Ohio-class FBM Submarines, which are 560 ft (170 m) long and 42 ft (13 m) wide. One Typhoon (TK-208 Dmitriy Donskoy) is still in commission and active in the Russian Navy, while 2 others remain in the Russian Naval Reserve.
Why submarines are built with hard thick sheets of metal?
To withstand the external pressure.
Which country has the quietest submarines?
Take it from someone who has seen the American, British and Russian submarines in action -- the American's have the quietest submarines. The US says they do. The Russians (former USSR) say they do. The British say they do. Bottom line: It all depends upon who you ask.
How many ballistic missile submarines does Russia have?
As of end of 2010, the Russian Navy included 12 strategic submarines of four different types. The submarines can carry 160 sea-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) that can carry 576 nuclear warheads.
Why does submarines have to go under water?
Submarines are built with a special design that allows them to be faster underwater. Submarines can be used during a war as a way to sneak up to enemy lines in the water, but still stay hidden.
Who is the inventor of submarines?
Cornelius Drebbel was a Dutch inventor who built the first submarine ever.
