Swiftsure Class (1973) Fleet Attack SSN Specification | ||
Crew : |
116. | To Swiftsure Class (1973) SSN Ships : |
Displacement : | 4,200 tonnes, (4,900 tonnes dived). | |
Dimensions : |
82.9m x 9.8m x 8.5m | |
Range : | Limited by food and crew endurance. | |
Armour: |
n/a | |
Armament: | 5 tubes
capable of firing, Spearfish and Tigerfish torpedoes Harpoon Missiles Tomahawk cruise missiles. |
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Sensors : | Sonar
including, Bow, Flank, Active intercept, and Towed Arrays. Attack and Search Periscopes. Collision avoidance radar. Electronic warfare equipment. |
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Power plant : | Single
shaft PWR-1 nuclear reactor, 2 x geared steam turbines 15,000shp, .4000bhp emergency diesel-electric plant. |
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Max Speed : |
In excess of 30 knots dived. | |
To Swiftsure Class (1973) SSN : | ||
This page last edited -
15 December, 2012.
Copyright © Ian M King, except where otherwise indicated. |