Commander of the British nuclear submarine ran aground was sacked stay Navy
Date:2011-08-20Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
” smart “class (HMS Astute) super stealth submarine Source: Global Times left to tug Source: Global Times
According to Xinhua News Agency – British Defense Ministry said Saturday, has been lifted last month, stranding “smart” nuclear-powered submarine commander duties.
British Ministry of Defence spokeswoman said, 26 to lift the Coles commander positions, “Coles will continue to serve in the British Navy, will be sent to his talent and Experience the best position to play. ”
The spokesman said the military will be as soon as possible “smart” to assign a new nuclear submarine commander.
10 22, “smart” nuclear submarine ran aground in the waters of the Isle of Skye in Scotland, later in the day two tugs towed it to the use of high tide. Stranded after the incident, many people on the submarine activity near the coast have expressed concern.
“smart” nuclear submarine 100 meters long and weighs 7,800 tons displacement of 7400 tons, equipped with the “Swordfish” torpedo and “Tomahawk” cruise missiles, has power, low noise, highly offensive, hidden advantages.
2009 In February, the British “avant garde” was ballistic missile submarines with the French “Triumph” nuclear submarine collided in the Atlantic sea voyage, then two submarines each carry nuclear missiles.
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