26.10.2003, 18:02
Zitat:The MoD is considering plans for a second batch of up to three more of these potent boats, and the final decision is expected at the end of 2003.[Bild: http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/static/page...stute2.jpg]
Zitat:HMS Astute will displace 7,800 tonnes dived and is 97 metres long, she will have six weapons tubes a massively increased firepower compared to predecessors and will be equipped from day one to operate cruise missiles.Das werden auf jeden Fall tolle SSNs.
The Astute Class submarines will be built with six 533 mm torpedo tubes and they will be able to carry a total of 36 torpedoes, missiles and mines. Weapons will include the Spearfish torpedo and Submarine-Harpoon anti-ship missile.The Astute Class submarines will also carry Tomahawk.