Astute Class

The Astute-class are the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world-leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile, potent vessel. There are seven Astute-class submarines in various stages of build and development, with the lead ship HMS Astute commissioned into the Fleet.

Complement: 98Personnel

Displacement (Dived): 7,400Tonnes

Displacement (Surfaced): 7,000Tonnes

Length: 97Metres

Beam: 11.3Metres

Draught: 10Metres

Top Speed: 30Knots

HMS Astute

HMS Astute, as first of class, is currently conducting an extensive sea trials package as she moves from launch to the front line. She has recently proved her ability to prepare and launch tomahawk missiles, successfully firing 2 missiles from the Gulf of Mexico and accurately hitting the targets on the test range in Northern Florida .