Astute class

Country: United KingdomManufacturer: BAE Systems (Barrow)

Nuclear attack submarineUnited Kingdom2010In service

British nuclear-powered attack submarine family built at Barrow. The illustration depicts HMS Astute, the lead ship; acoustic performance, diving limits and weapon-magazine figures remain unstated.

Displacement, dimensions, speed, range and crew remain unstated rather than mixing variants or load conditions. Radar range, acoustic performance and magazine figures are not assigned.

Nuclear attack submarine // HMS Astute (S119)ID — astute-class
United Kingdom · BAE Systems (Barrow)

Illustration: HMS Astute (S119)

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Identity

Designation
Astute class
Manufacturer
BAE Systems (Barrow)
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Nuclear attack submarine
Figures refer to
HMS Astute (S119)

Production & service

Introduced
2010
Status
In service
Units produced
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Specifications

Full-load displacement
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Crew
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Length
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Beam
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Draught
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Max speed
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Range
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Propulsion
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Armament
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Sensors
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Historical profile

The class entered service in 2010. Individual ships and subsequent equipment changes remain within the shared family sheet.

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