Skipjack-class submarine
Class of ship
The Skipjack class was a class of United States Navy nuclear submarines that entered service in 1959-61. This class was named after its lead boat, USS Skipjack. The new class introduced the teardrop hull and the S5W reactor to U.S. nuclear... Wikipedia
Built: 1956–1961
Displacement: Surfaced: 3075 tons (3124 t) Submerged: 3513 tons (3600 t)
In commission: 1959–1990
Length: 251 ft 8 in (76.71 m)
Lost: 1
Propulsion: 1 S5W reactor, geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft
Retired: 5
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