What is the newest nuclear submarine?
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What is the newest nuclear submarine?
The Virginia class, also known as the SSN-774 class, is a class of nuclear-powered cruise missile fast-attack submarines, in service in the United States Navy….Virginia-class submarine.
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Completed | 22 |
| Active | 21 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
How many Virginia class submarines will be built?
Twelve of these slots are in two vertical launch systems (VLS), known as the Virginia Payload Tubes. The new Block V (5) batch of submarines will add 28 more slots in its VLS. This is an increase of 76% of torpedo-sized weapons. The U.S. Navy is planning to build between 72 to 78 new attack submarines.
What caused ARA San Juan to sink?
It took over four months, but the story of what happened to the San Juan was finally revealed in August of 2018. According to a report by TeleSurTV.com, the submarine suffered a fire in her forward battery compartment on Nov. 15, 2017, after seawater went down the submarine’s “snorkel.”
How long can a Virginia class submarine stay submerged?
three months
Virginia Class submarines employ advanced technologies to increase fire power, maneuverability, and stealth. The 377 feet (115 m) long submarine is capable of submerged speeds of more than 25 knots/29 mph (46 km/h) and can stay submerged for up to three months at a time.
Does Indonesia have submarines?
The Indonesian Navy, also known as Tentar Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL), operates two classes of submarines: The older Cakra-class Type 209/1300 vessels and the Nagapasa-class Type 209/1400 vessels.
What happened to the missing Argentine submarine?
A missing Argentine naval submarine has been found, a year and a day after it vanished in the South Atlantic with 44 crew members on board, authorities said Saturday.
