Swiftsure-class
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The Swiftsure-class is a type of British attack submarine operated by the Royal Navy. The Swiftsure-class is in the process of being withdrawn to make way for the Astute-class and Of the six Swiftsures made only HMS Sceptre remains in service and is expected to be decommissioned in 2010.[1]
The Tralagar-class is a development of the Swiftsure-class. Although 2.5m longer than the Swiftsures Trafalgar-class submarines retain an almost identical internal layout.[2]
Specifications
- Displacement: 4,400 tons (surfaced), 4,900 tons (dived)
- Length: 82.9m
- Beam: 9.8m
- Draught: 8.5m
- Speed (dived): 30 knots
- Crew: 116[3]
References
- ↑ armedforces.co.uk Royal Navy Vessels
- ↑ Fleet Submarines (SSN), Royal Navy
- ↑ All specifications taken from Jane's Fighting Ships 2005-2006