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Connecticut (U.S.S.)

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Geschichte

This submarine, naval (nuclear) was built in 1997 by General Dynamics (Electric Boat Division) in Groton, CT.

Historische Notizen

In 2001 this vessel surfaced at the North Pole. This vessel is the second of the three Seawolf class nuclear powered Attack Submarines. These three submarines are the quietest in the world. USS CONNECTICUT is the fifth ship in the Navy to bear the name of the state. On May 1, 2002, the submarine left Groton, Conn., on its maiden deployment to the Mediterranean. This vessel was afloat in 2004.

Eigentümer & Kapitäne

In 1997-present (2004) she was a awrship of the United States Navy.

Bewaffnung

Harpoon and Tomahawk missiles from VLS-tubes, eight 660 mm torpedo Tubes for Mk-48 torpedoes, ability to lay mines

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