The US Navy's Fast Attack Submarines, Vol.1: Los Angeles Class

The US Navy's Fast Attack Submarines, Vol.1: Los Angeles Class 688

This illustrated book covers the complete history of the United Statesâ€™ Los Angeles class attack submarines from initial design and construction, through testing and trials, to its current operations. The nuclear-powered USS Los Angeles (SSN-668) class attack submarine represented the lead ship of the largest group of vessels constructed for the US Navy during the Cold War, and was purposefully designed for anti-submarine operations against the Soviets. Sixty-two boats were built and launched between 1976 and 1996, and the class continues to serve in force to this day. The exclusive and extensive photographic coverage of the boatâ€™s interior is featured here for the first time. Details of the boatsâ€™ armament includes: four 21" bow-mounted torpedo tubes supporting the Mk 48 ADCAP torpedo series; Tomahawk (BGM-109) cruise missile; and Harpoon (UGM-84) anti-ship missile capability. The authorâ€™s unprecedented access allows the reader a first time view of these submarines.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer Schiffer Military History
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780764353239
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764353239
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

The US Navy's Fast Attack Submarines, Vol.1: Los Angeles Class 688