USS Skate (SSN-578)
Skate-class submarine
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USS Skate (SSN-578) was the third submarine of the United States Navy named for the skate, a type of ray, was the lead ship of the Skate class of nuclear submarines. Wikipedia
Launched: May 16, 1957
Builder: General Dynamics Electric Boat
Length: 268′
Armament: 8× 21 in (530 mm) torpedo tubes (6 forward, 2 aft)
Speed: 15.5 knots (17.8 mph; 28.7 km/h) surfaced; 18 kn (21 mph; 33 km/h) submerged
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