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Astute Class Nuclear Submarine Owners' Workshop Manual: The largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarine ever operated by the Royal Navy by Jonathan Gates (Hardcover, 2018)
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The Astute-class is the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarine ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world-leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel. The submarines are nuclear-propelled and fuelled by a nuclear reactor powerful enough to supply a city the size of Southampton. Its advanced technology means the submarines will never need to be refuelled. They employ the latest technology such as the Sonar 2076 that detects the sound of enemy submarines using the largest number of hydrophones ever fitted to a submarine. Linked with powerful onboard electronics these provide the submarines with outstanding sensitivity. The Astute submarines are armed with the latest versions of Spearfish heavy-weight torpedoes and Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles.Product Identifiers
PublisherHaynes Publishing Group
ISBN-139781785210716
eBay Product ID (ePID)233114958
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAstute Class Nuclear Submarine Owners' Workshop Manual: The largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarine ever operated by the Royal Navy
Publication Year2018
SubjectGovernment
TypeTextbook
AuthorJonathan Gates
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height270 mm
Item Weight845 g
Item Width210 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJonathan Gates
TopicVehicle Maintenance
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- 20 Dec, 2018
A very instructive and well researched book.
A well researched and surprisingly detailed book about the UK,s latest submarines. A lot of research has been done, it s quite concerning where the lack of submarine designers is discussed. The modern construction methods are impressive, bit do lead to the question as to why the build takes 10 years to complete ? Given the advantages of indoor working, also using modular construction which is far easier than " in situ " which was the method years ago. Having worked on the Churchill class I'm amazed that these boats will not need any refuelling in their life time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Oct, 2024
Well written and illustrated for the general reader.
Well illustrated and written, Gates tells the story of the troubled design and procurement of arguably the world's most advanced class of nuclear submarine. A cautionary tale for those with responsibility today for planning Astute's successor. The general reader with no previous knowledge of the design, building and operation of nuclear submarines will gain some useful insights on the topic as well as a reasonably detailed account of the history of the Astute class design evolution from the mid 1980s to the 2000s including how the UK defence industry and MoD struggled to maintain control over one of the most complex engineering projects in UK history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Oct, 2020
Very good value for money with original photos
A quality book packed with photographs and detailed diagrams. Just as well it was well packed as it had obviously been dropped but the packing saved the day.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Nov, 2019
Nice read
Gives a great insight into the complex building of a sub. Clear pictures and schematics.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Sep, 2021
A detailed and fascinating book on submarines in general and the Astute class submarines in particular.
This book's content is fascinating. From explaining the different classes of submarines, their history and design development, to the details of the Astute class, with photos and detailed diagrams to complement the text , this is a comprehensive overview of the subject.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 May, 2020
Book review
An interesting book full of pictures and some level of detailVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Dec, 2018
Astute class
Manufactured a part for this class of sub so it's nice to see how the rest works very interesting reading very good.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Oct, 2019
Good read
Interesting quirky book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Aug, 2021
Not good value for money.
Not enough quality photographs were provided. Even the cutaway drawing was not showing everything like the nuclear reactor location and weapons base location etc.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Apr, 2024
Great item, as described.
Great item, as described.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
