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Submarine become one of the main tools of the defense system (defense equipment) countries, especially for countries that have a naval fleet.
Various countries with the largest military power in the world also have a number of sophisticated submarine fleets.
The submarines are built with the latest sonar and sensor systems to be equipped with advanced weapon systems such as missiles to nuclear.
Here are five countries with the most advanced submarines in the world.
1. United States of America
As a country with the strongest military power in the world, the US also has a variety of advanced defense equipment, including submarines, with the most up-to-date technology.
Of the various types of sophisticated submarines owned by the US, the Seawolf class submarine is the most sophisticated and most expensive submarine in the world today.
The nuclear-capable submarine is the most difficult to track submarine because it can go under the sea while remaining calm even at high speeds and at moderate to deep depths.
Quoted Forbes, this makes Seawolf difficult to detect passive sonar systems.
The submarine can carry 50 torpedoes simultaneously, including eight 660 mm torpedo tubes. This tube is used to launch Mk.48 torpedoes and Sub-Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
The torpedo tubes can also be used to launch Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles with a range of 1,700 kilometers.
2. China
The United States may be the country with the largest military power in the world. However, China is the country with the largest naval fleet in the world, according to Global Fire Power.
China’s total naval assets reach 777 units, including 79 submarines. Among the dozens of submarines, China has at least five with the capability to launch a nuclear attack, according to Forbes.
One of China’s most advanced and lethal submarines is the Type-093A Shang-II Class.
The 7,000-ton submarine is nuclear-powered. The ship is estimated to be capable of carrying 22 torpedo-sized guns. Although smaller than a typical submarine, this submarine is capable of carrying more anti-missile rockets.
Launch Naval News, The Type-093A is capable of carrying the YJ-18 supersonic cruise missile.
The Type-093A is currently China’s deadliest submarine and has sparked alarm among its adversaries.
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5 Countries with Best Submarines in the World, US to China
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