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US Nuclear Submarines - The Fast Attack

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Submarines

MSRP old price: $17.95


Product Info

Title
US Nuclear Submarines - The Fast Attack
Publisher
Category
Author
Jim Christley
Publish Year
2007
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394264
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG138
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG138

Description

The adoption of nuclear power revolutionized submarine design and means that vessels can stay underwater for months, trailing the enemy or training weapons on land targets from secret positions, “always there, never seen.” Jim Christley, a former submariner, explores here the influence of Admiral Hyman Rickover in cautiously introducing these stealthy machines of war, and frankly discusses the power and perils of using nuclear reactors at sea. Using unique and detailed artwork, he outlines the many evolving aspects of design within the submarine classes, from the very first nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, to the classes under construction even now.