File:HMS Astute Arrives At Faslane For The First Time MOD 45150805.jpg
Astute will be followed in due course by her sister submarines Ambush, Artful and Audacious. These four comprise the first of the expected seven submarines in the Astute Class. The Astute class will carry the potent Spearfish Heavyweight torpedo which can destroy submarines or surface ships, and Tomahawk cruise missiles that can hit inland targets with pinpoint accuracy. The boats will have 50 per cent more firepower than the existing Trafalgar class submarines they will succeed in service.
- Organization: MoD
- Object Name: DES-2009-333-0215
- Category: MOD
- Supplemental Categories: Submarines, Astute, Equipment, Fleet, Astute Class
- Keywords: Ship Submersible Guided Nuclear, Nuclear, Submarine, Equipment, Royal Navy, Clyde, SSGN, Astute Class, HMS Astute, Faslane
- Country: Scotland
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