UK's Largest Submarine Artificial

: KOMPAS.com - Britain will launch its newest submarine, Thursday (16/12/10) at Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. Submarine-cost £ 1200000000, or around Rp 22.5 trillion, it is claimed as the largest submarines ever built Britain.

Submarine named Ambulance has size 50 percent larger than its predecessor, Swiftsure and Trafalgar. Approximately 291 feet in length, equivalent to the length of a football field.

Remarkably, the submarine was able to turn sea water into oxygen and clean water so as to maintain the 98 crew members still alive. In addition, the submarine also nearly silent so as not easy to detect the enemy.

Submarine sonar and radar to detect other ships Ambulance, a distance of 3000 nautical miles (5556 kilometers). So, if you are in the area of sea that separates England and France, these submarines be able to detect ships in New York, United States.

These submarines do not need to refuel and can attack using missiles as far as 1,000 miles (1609 kilometers). The biggest, the submarine's mission is usually only 10 weeks, but in theory these submarines can stay underwater without needing to surface in his life, 25 years old.

Ambush will carry 38 missiles, Tomahawk cruise missiles which have a cruising range up to 1240 miles (1996 kilometers). In addition, the submarine will be equipped with a heavy weight to destroy torpedo boats and other submarines.

Nuclear-powered engines that could propel the ship at speeds of up to 20 knots, allowing ships to travel 500 miles (805 kilometers) per day. So great, said nuclear energy could feed the entire town of Southampton.

Ambush will be officially launched and named by Lady Anne Soar, wife of Chief of Naval Commander Sir Trevor Soar. In addition, the size of 7400 metric ton submarine will be tested. Just for the record, this submarine can carry 98 crew.

In addition, the Ambulance also features a warehouse that can store food for the needs for three months, consisting of 18,000 sausages and 4,200 packs of cereal Weetabix.