The keel of the sixth Estiut class submarine was laid at the shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness

The ceremony of laying the keel of a multi-purpose nuclear submarine “Agamemnon” of class “Estuet” took place at the shipyard of “BAE Systems” in Barrow-in-Furness 18 in July.

The Agamemnon is the sixth estut class submarine.

The company BAA Systems, which is the main contractor of the program, is to build an 7 submarine of the Estyut class for the British Navy. They are designed to replace outdated Trafalgar class submarines. The lead submarine of the series was officially transferred to the British Navy in November 2010, the second Embush nuclear submarine - in March 2013. They are currently undergoing sea tests before reaching a state of readiness for combat use.

Currently, 4 Esteut-class submarines are in various stages of construction. The third submarine "Artfall" is in a high degree of readiness at the shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness. The elements of the robust hull of the fourth submarine (Odeyshes) are being combined. In December, 2012, the UK MoD announced the conclusion of a contract worth 1,2 billion pounds to complete the construction of the submarine Odeyshes, as well as the allocation of 1,5 billion pounds to build the three remaining submarines. This allowed the construction of the fifth Anson submarine and the purchase of components with long production times for the sixth and seventh submarines.

Supply of Artful nuclear submarines to the British the fleet scheduled for 2015, Odesaces for 2018, Anson for 2020, Agamemnon for 2022 and Ajax for 2024.

At the laying ceremony for the keel of the Agamemnon submarine, Deputy Defense Minister for armament, support and technology Philip Dunn announced the signing of a new long-term contract as part of the construction of the Estyut-class submarine, which will save up to 380 million pounds over the next years.

The 97-Estuyt class submarines are the largest and most powerful multi-purpose submarines of the British Navy. They are intended both for operations in the fleet, and in isolation from the main forces and can be used to perform the tasks of fighting the enemy’s ships and submarines, attacking ground targets, landing troops and gathering intelligence information.

Compared with the existing submarines, the Estiut class submarines have low visibility and improved capabilities for operations in coastal shallow waters. The submarine is equipped with a Roll-Royce PWR 2 nuclear reactor that does not need to be refueled during the entire 25-year life cycle, as well as with equipment for producing oxygen from seawater.

Comments

[Praetorian]

And the guys are also arming themselves! =)

[ShturmKGB]

Agamemnon destroyed Troy, an unequivocal name ...

[Kars]

Most of the names had already been used by the British Navy. and not superstitious trekking

Odeshes was the first major British ship to be sunk in World War I.

[Skiff]

It is necessary to allocate money to the British for the disposal of these boats, also to chop down all the planes, it’s so democratic, and their prime minister to give the Nobel Prize and brother them with a tagged Misha.

[Arberes]

Quote: Kars

Most of the names had already been used by the British Navy.

The British also have their own naval traditions. The names of the heroic ships pass from generation to generation! And our VARANGIAN. This name will be eternal in our Navy!
The well-functioning shipbuilding industry in Britain commands respect. Six years, six of the newest destroyers "DRAGON". Without any straining and splashing saliva, clearly and calmly! Aircraft carrier "QUEEN ELIZABETH" - construction is in full swing and they will undoubtedly finish it on time!
Well, now the submarines are changing and changing, clearly and on schedule!
I am not a fan of the British Navy, it’s a shame for my power!

[sub307]

And this tradition is not inherent in the united fleet of Great Britain.

[afire]

I wonder who they mean by three ....

[tilovaykrisa]

More likely Carthage than we Troyan

[Tatb]

They mean! And we should know what such weapons are only for us

[Stiletto]

Forging axes over the hill
Violent heads to slice.
But the aliens chain mail rings
Russian speech.

[cdrt]

Well, yes, only the first ship with this name entered RN as if not in the 17th century :-)
And now - just a big ship, the name of the series is mostly on "A" ...

[Geisenberg]

Quote: Praetorian

And the guys are also arming themselves! =)

They are also in a hurry very much. Where in a hurry? Judging by their terms in the 24th, a brawl is expected ...

[waisson]

The length of the Estute class nuclear submarine is 97 m, the maximum width is 11,2 m, the underwater displacement is 7800 tons, the immersion depth is 300 m, the autonomy is 90 days, the crew is 98 people. The full speed of the nuclear submarine is classified (according to official information - more than 20 knots, according to unofficial information - about 30 knots). The submarine is equipped with a Rolls-Royce PWR 2 nuclear reactor, which does not need refueling during its entire 25-year service life.
The Estute-class submarines are armed with 38 heavy Sperfish torpedoes and Tomahawk Block-4 cruise missiles, which are fired from six 533-mm torpedo tubes, compared with 24 ammunition and five torpedo tubes on the Trafalgar submarine. The detection range of targets of GAS type 2076 is 3000 nautical miles (5500 km). The traditional periscope was replaced by an optoelectronic mast, which provides a 360 degree view.

[Spiegel]

And you were not mistaken with the detection range of the CEO? Such a range simply cannot exist in nature due to hydrology and sound attenuation. This is not an over-the-horizon radar.

[Constantine]

Yes, and for a lot of horizontal) Here we already need the appropriate aircraft to highlight)

[JackTheRipper]

On Wikipedia the same, look at the data on the Sonar 2076 - this is in their opinion GAS 2076

~ 60-100 miles approximate range (I think so), no more and certainly not 3000 nautical miles.

"Captain Ian Hughes said:" A good analogy for performing Sonar 2076 is that if the submarine was in Winchester it would be able to track a double-decker bus going around Trafalgar Square "(60 miles away)."

PS And there is still in the internet a scheme quite detailed in the context of this submarine

[Starover_Z]

... despite the fact that no one is encroaching on them. And why do they need so much all kinds of weapons?
Britain wants to become the mistress of the seas again and not only?

[Retx]

These are islanders, so they need a fleet like air. They are reducing the military budget, here they are sawing the old and building a new one.

[GELEZNII_KAPUT]

They attempt, even as they attempt! Do you think that only Russia wants to tear apart ?! As the saying goes in a large family e ... m do not click!

[12345]

"The nuclear submarine is equipped with a nuclear reactor ... which does not need refueling during its entire 25-year service life ..."

However, a "serious machine". This is how much radioactive guano will spill out of it if you shake it properly? Or - the thread itself will run into something.

Ali, hopefully, will not get to this? Optimists, do you panama ...

[makst83]

adversity is increasing!

[bistrov.]

Yes, Great Britain is a very serious adversary, especially at sea. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account their national trait, such as meanness. You need to hurry, build and build ships and submarines.

[cdrt]

Still, the form of the hull of their nuclear submarines is surprising. That's all - people are like people :-) - we, the USA, France - almost everywhere have an Albacore form, and with Britons - everything is not like everyone
Why is it interesting? What a motivation.

[JackTheRipper]

Almost all of the Brit's equipment looks somewhat exotic and slightly ugly, one can feel the influence of some kind of "James Bond", apparently they consider themselves smarter than everyone else - they seem to have such a character.

[Arct]

Such bugs, and unfinished almost like ours. This makes me happy.

Quote: waisson

Estute-class nuclear submarines are armed with 38 heavy torpedoes "Sperfish"

What is this "stolen fish"? ;)

[Alexanderlaskov]

Quote: bistrov.

Yes, Great Britain is a very serious adversary, especially at sea. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account their national trait, such as meanness. You need to hurry, build and build ships and submarines.

I support. The United States and Great Britain have always been famous for their fleet. The truth must be looked into the eyes. And do everything possible to strengthen your fleet.

[patsantre]

The problem is that we are a land power, and they are maritime, they have much more money to spend in the fleet proportions. Therefore, even Great Britain will not be able to compete. Now their fleet is being seriously updated, they built submarines, destroyers and aircraft carriers, and on at the highest technological level. In fact, now, in fact, only a few outdated ships and the same number of nuclear submarines will fight far from our shores.

[128mgb]

It’s not allowed to modify the ad unit. Such a window constantly pops up. What is it?

[NOBODY EXCEPT US]

And the kuy knows him, but constantly pops up, already sickened ...

[VohaAhov]

And on 26 July we will lay down the third boat in the series of Project 885 of the Severodvinsk type and call it Novosibirsk. Our boat will be more powerful than the British.

[patsantre]

Quote: VohaAhov

885 type "Severodvinsk" and call it "Novosibirsk"

whatoooo