HMS Repulse SSBN (decom.) | military, nuclear submarine

 military, nuclear submarine

S23 HMS Repulse : Resolution Class SSBN carrying x16 Polaris/Chevaline SLBMs
Hull built by Vickers Ltd, Shipbuilding Group, Barrow-in-Furness
Machinery built Vickers Ltd, Engineering Group, Barrow-in-Furness
Turbines built by English Electric Co Ltd
Ordered 12 March 1965;
Laid down 4 November 1967;
Launched October 1968;
In service December 1968;
Commissioned 28 September 1968;
De-commissioned 1996;
Est. building cost £37,500,000

This Class was designed to carry 16 missiles similar to those used in the contemporary American force. The Resolutions bear a close resemblance to the 'Lafayette' class of the USN. The building time for these boats was about twice the length of time it would have taken to build in America. To get the most out of the boats each boat has two complete crews working alternate patrols. The role of SSBN'S is to remain undetected by being able to run very quietly.

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