DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The Astute class is the latest class of nuclear-powered fleet submarines in service with the Royal Navy. Built by BAE Systems at Barrow-in-Furness, they feature a PWR2 nuclear reactor, Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles, Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes, and the most advanced sonar suite ever fitted to a Royal Navy submarine. They will serve as the backbone of the UK submarine fleet.
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Astute-class - BAE Systems
VENTAJAS
- Nuclear power provides unlimited range and endurance
- Tomahawk missiles give strategic land attack capability
- Most advanced sonar ever fitted to a British submarine
- Highly automated reducing crew requirements
DESVENTAJAS
- Extremely expensive to build and maintain
- Only 7 planned, limiting fleet size
- Nuclear propulsion unsuitable for shallow littoral waters
- Construction delays affected delivery schedule
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
BEAM11.3 M
CREW98
SPEED29+ Knots (Submerged)
LENGTH97 M
REACTORRolls-Royce PWR2
ARMAMENT6x 533mm Tubes, Tomahawk, Spearfish Torpedoes
DISPLACEMENT7,400 Tonnes (Submerged)
DIVING DEPTH300+ M
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