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Could Canada build a nuclear submarine?

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Could Canada build a nuclear submarine?

The Canada-class submarine was a proposed class of ten nuclear-powered attack submarines to be built for Canadian Forces Maritime Command (today’s Royal Canadian Navy) with an option for two more….Canada-class submarine.

Class overview
Name Canada class
Operators Canadian Forces
Cost Est. $8 billion CDN
Planned 10 (option for 2 more)

What country has the best attack submarine?

Currently top 10 attack submarines in the world are these:

  • Nr.1 Seawolf class (USA)
  • Nr.2 Virginia class (USA)
  • Nr.3 Astute class (United Kingdom)
  • Nr.4 Graney class (Russia)
  • Nr.5 Sierra II class (Russia)
  • Nr.6 Improved Los Angeles class (USA)
  • Nr.7 Akula class (Russia)
  • Nr.8 Soryu class (Japan)

How many submarines does Canada need?

Currently having only two submarines each on the west and east coasts limits the navy’s capabilities. If a future fleet of submarines does operate in the Arctic, it will require Canada to have more than four submarines as it brings a third ocean into its operating theatre, Mr. Collins said.

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Does Canada own submarines?

In addition to the surface vessels, the RCN operates four Victoria-class submarines that were acquired from the Royal Navy in 1998. These warships carry the designation Her Majesty’s Canadian submarine.

What are Canada’s submarines?

Our submarines

  • HMCS Victoria (876)
  • HMCS Windsor (877)
  • HMCS Corner Brook (878)
  • HMCS Chicoutimi (879)

Where are Australia’s submarines based?

The Royal Australian Navy Submarine Force Element Group Headquarters, and all six of the Collins Class submarines, are at HMAS Stirling located in Rockingham, Western Australia. The majority of the Navy’s submarine support facilities are also located at HMAS Stirling, including the Submarine Escape Training Facility.

How good is HMS Astute?

They are designed for thirty knots submerged, and although they initially suffered some problems, they reportedly have reached that speed in more recent trials. The Astutes carry an extremely effective sonar suite, generally believed to be as good or better than any competitor.

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