Permit-class submarine
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The Permit-class submarine was a class of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines in service with the United States Navy from the early 1960s until 1996. They were a significant improvement on the Skipjack class, with greatly improved sonar, diving... Wikipedia
Built: 1958–1967
Length: 278 ft 5 in (84.86 m)
Lost: 1
Propulsion: 1 S5W PWR; 2 steam turbines, 15,000 shp (11 MW); 1 shaft
Range: Unlimited, except by food supplies
Speed: 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) surfaced; 28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph) submerged
Test depth: 1,300 ft (400 m)