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The world's first nuclear submarine was built by America. In the 60s, these submarines had greatly increased America's strength. Capable of staying underwater for a long time and moving at high speed, this submarine served for 26 years. Even during the Cuban Missile Crisis, America had tried to create pressure by deploying this submarine.
USS Nautilus
Today i.e. on September 30, the world got its first nuclear powered submarine. The name of this submarine was 'USS Nautilus'. On January 21, 1954, this submarine was named USS Nautilus. After this, on September 30, he was inducted into the US Navy.
America was built in seven years
Nautilus was decommissioned on 3 March 1980 after 26 years of service. The special thing is that this was the first submarine in the world to reach the North Pole. It took America seven years to prepare it. America also deployed this submarine during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
able to stay in water for long periods of time
The addition of these submarines to the fleet significantly increased the strength of the US Navy. Since it was powered by nuclear energy, it was able to remain underwater for long periods of time. Its speed was even greater than diesel-electric submarines.
Started first journey in 1955
This submarine was 319 feet long. Its weight was 3,180 tons. The submarine can carry a total crew of 104 people. Nautilus began her maiden voyage on 17 January 1955. The submarine was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1982.
Which country has how many nuclear submarines?
America has 68 nuclear submarines. Russia has 29, China has 12, Britain has 11, France has 8 and India has two nuclear submarines. India's first nuclear submarine is INS Arihant. It was inducted into the Indian Navy in the year 2009. Its total weight is 6,000 tonnes. India's second nuclear submarine is INS Arighat. Arighat was inducted into the Navy in August this year.