Astute-class
Type: Nuclear Attack Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: BAE Systems
First Deployed: 2010
Overview
The Astute class is the latest class of nuclear-powered fleet submarines in service with the Royal Navy. Built by BAE Systems at Barrow-in-Furness, they feature a PWR2 nuclear reactor, Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles, Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes, and the most advanced sonar suite ever fitted to a Royal Navy submarine. They will serve as the backbone of the UK submarine fleet.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 11.3 m |
|---|---|
| crew | 98 |
| speed | 29+ knots (submerged) |
| length | 97 m |
| reactor | Rolls-Royce PWR2 |
| armament | 6x 533mm tubes, Tomahawk, Spearfish torpedoes |
| displacement | 7,400 tonnes (submerged) |
| diving_depth | 300+ m |
Operators
- United Kingdom
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