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| − | The '''''Los Angeles'' class''' submarine, also known as the 688 class after the founding vessel, USS ''Los Angeles (SSN-688)'' is a class of fast-attack nuclear-powered submarines, operated by the [[United States Navy]]. Sixty-two boats were built, all but one (the [[Hyman G. Rickover]]) is named after United States cities and towns; 46 are currently active. | + | The '''''Los Angeles'' class''' submarine, also known as the 688 class after the founding vessel, USS ''Los Angeles (SSN-688)'' is a class of fast-attack nuclear-powered submarines, operated by the [[United States Navy]]. Sixty-two boats were built, all but one (the [[Hyman G. Rickover]]) is named after United States cities and towns; 46 are currently active. |
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The precise speed and operating depth of the class is classified; official United States Navy sources give a figure of 25 knots submerged, and a maximum depth of 650 feet. | The precise speed and operating depth of the class is classified; official United States Navy sources give a figure of 25 knots submerged, and a maximum depth of 650 feet. | ||
| − | The weapons of a 688 include four forward-firing 21 inch torpedo tubes, which can fire Mark-48 torpedoes or [[Harpoon missile]]s, and the 31 final boats in the class have twelve vertical-firing tubes which hold Tomahawk | + | The weapons of a 688 include four forward-firing 21 inch torpedo tubes, which can fire Mark-48 torpedoes or [[Harpoon missile]]s, and the 31 final boats in the class have twelve vertical-firing tubes which hold [[Tomahawk missile]]s. |
Some boats are equipped with SEAL Delivery systems. | Some boats are equipped with SEAL Delivery systems. | ||
| − | == In popular culture == | + | ==In popular culture== |
| − | + | Six hundred eighty eight class submarines have appeared in a number of military-themed books, notably those of [[Tom Clancy]]. | |
[[Category:Submarines]] | [[Category:Submarines]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:57, September 30, 2025
The Los Angeles class submarine, also known as the 688 class after the founding vessel, USS Los Angeles (SSN-688) is a class of fast-attack nuclear-powered submarines, operated by the United States Navy. Sixty-two boats were built, all but one (the Hyman G. Rickover) is named after United States cities and towns; 46 are currently active.
Capabilities
The precise speed and operating depth of the class is classified; official United States Navy sources give a figure of 25 knots submerged, and a maximum depth of 650 feet.
The weapons of a 688 include four forward-firing 21 inch torpedo tubes, which can fire Mark-48 torpedoes or Harpoon missiles, and the 31 final boats in the class have twelve vertical-firing tubes which hold Tomahawk missiles.
Some boats are equipped with SEAL Delivery systems.
In popular culture
Six hundred eighty eight class submarines have appeared in a number of military-themed books, notably those of Tom Clancy.