65 Years of Nuclear-Powered Subs
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By Katie Lange -
On Jan. 21, 1954, the Navy’s first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus, was launched out of Groton, Connecticut. While the U.S. had been using submersibles since the Revolutionary War — going from hand-cranked wooden rigs to treasured diesel-powered assets during World War II — this ship truly revolutionized the game.
The creation of the nuclear-powered sub ushered in an era in which tactics used up to that point by and against submarines were instantly obsolete. In their place came advanced firepower, higher speeds, survivability and endurance.
So, What Can Our Submarines Do?
All of the U.S. Navy’s submarines are now nuclear-powered and are capable of conducting a vast array of missions, including:
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- Anti-surface and antisubmarine warfare
- Land attacks
- Defending other fleet ships
- Intelligence gathering
- Mine reconnaissance
- Special Forces support
- Polar operations
- DOD’s No. 1 mission: nuclear deterrence
Navy subs are accountable for about 50 percent of U.S. nuclear warheads, and they represent the most survivable leg of the nuclear triad.
There Are Three Different Types of Subs:
Guided missile subs
Since the launch of the Nautilus, nuclear-powered subs have grown in size yet are significantly faster, quieter and can perform deeper dives. Their propulsion plants have grown more powerful and safer, and they’ve become easier to operate and maintain.
Simply said, they will be a defensive mainstay for decades to come.
As for the Nautilus itself? While decommissioned decades ago, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982 and is now open for public tours as part of the Naval History and Heritage Command’s Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, Connecticut.
Source: Department of Defense
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