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Astute Class Nuclear Submarine Owners’ Man. – Haynes Publishing
2010 to date – Insights into the design, construction and operation of the most advanced attack submarine ever operated by the Royal Navy
The Astute-class is the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarine ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world-leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel. The submarines are nuclear-propelled and fueled by a nuclear reactor powerful enough to supply a city the size of Southampton. Its advanced technology means the submarines will never need to be refueled. They employ the latest technology such as the Sonar 2076 that detects the sound of enemy submarines using the largest number of hydrophones ever fitted to a submarine. Linked with powerful onboard electronics these provide the submarines with outstanding sensitivity. The Astute submarines are armed with the latest versions of Spearfish heavy-weight torpedoes and Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles.
Author: Jonathan Gates
Format: Hardback, 192 Pages
ISBN: 9781785210716
Illustrations: 250 color photos
Size: 8.5 in x 11 in / 215.9 mm x 279.4 mm
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
Series: Owners’ Workshop Manual
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