US launches powerful submarine: Ready to fire on Syria
The US launching the attack submarine USS Indiana amid signs that the US and its military allies are ready to fire on Syria at any time is an extremely worrying move.
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| On September 29, the US Navy launched the USS Indiana, an extremely powerful attack submarine, in the state of Florida (USA). |
On September 29, the US Navy launched the USS Indiana, an extremely powerful attack submarine, in the state of Florida (USA).
The USS Indiana submarine, SSN 789, is 115m long and has a beam of 10.3m. It has a nuclear-powered jet engine that allows it to run at a speed of about 46km/h.
The USS Indiana submarine weighs about 7,800 tons and can carry a crew of up to 130. It is equipped with 12 vertical missile launch tubes and four 533 mm torpedo tubes.
The USS Indiana submarine was manufactured by Huntington Ingalls Industries and completed sea trials last August. This is the 16th Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned.
The USS Indiana submarine was built using new technology, increasing its firepower, stealth capabilities and significantly enhancing its combat capabilities.
Military analysts say the US launching an attack submarine while it and its close allies are planning a military strike on Syria at any time is a move that is causing concern for countries in the region.
