MilitaryAstute-class Submarine
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The Astute class is the Royal Navy's current nuclear-powered attack submarine. Armed with Spearfish torpedoes and Tomahawk cruise missiles, it features the world's most advanced sonar system and a pumpjet propulsor for extreme quietness.
Specifications
| Type | Submarine |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Submarines |
| Introduced | 2010 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 999,999 |
| Weight | 7,800 |
| Speed | 56 |
| Crew | 98 |
History
Seven boats planned. HMS Astute commissioned 2010. Experienced significant cost overruns and delays. Will be succeeded by the AUKUS SSN class designed jointly with Australia and the United States from the 2030s.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 7 (all 7 planned in service or building) | confirmed |
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