SEAТЯЖЁЛЫЙIN DEVELOPMENT
Dreadnought Class
ОБЗОР СИСТЕМЫ
Next-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) that will replace the Vanguard class as the United Kingdom's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD). Displacement of approximately 17,200 tonnes submerged, making them the largest submarines ever built for the Royal Navy. Will carry 12 Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (reduced from 16 on Vanguard class). Features the Rolls-Royce PWR3 reactor with a life-of-boat core. Four boats planned with HMS Dreadnought expected to enter service in the early 2030s. Represents the UK's most expensive single defence procurement programme.
ПОСМОТРЕТЬ В ПОЛНОМ РАЗМЕРЕ
Dreadnought Class - BAE Systems
ПРЕИМУЩЕСТВА
- Maintains UK continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD)
- New PWR3 reactor designed for entire 30+ year service life without refueling
- Common Missile Compartment shared with US Columbia class reduces development cost
- Step-change in acoustic stealth over Vanguard class
НЕДОСТАТКИ
- Enormous cost (~£31 billion+); consumes significant share of UK defense budget
- 12 missile tubes (down from 16 in Vanguard) reduces missile loadout
- Any construction delay directly impacts nuclear deterrent continuity
- Competes with Astute for Barrow shipyard capacity
ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ
COST~£31 Billion+
CREW~130
TYPENuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN)
LENGTH153 M
PLANNED4 Boats
REACTORRolls-Royce PWR3 (Lifetime Core, No Refueling)
ARMAMENT12x Trident II D5 SLBM Tubes; Torpedo Tubes
DISPLACEMENT~17,200 Tonnes (Submerged)
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