Royal Navy Submarine

Above the inner workings of the new Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute can be seen. HMS Astute is the first nuclear submarine to be launched in the UK for almost a decade. The submarine will be equipped with advanced cruise missiles and torpedoes, giving it more firepower than any previous British attack submarine. The advanced on board life support systems enables the submarine, which has an advanced life support sytem, to circumnavigate the globe without needing to surface. The vessel will start service with the Royal Navy in 2009. Click on image for larger view