Britain launching its submarine

Britain will launch its newest submarine, Thursday (16/12/10) at Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. Submarine-cost 1.2 billion pounds, or around Rp 22.5 trillion, it is claimed as the largest submarines ever built Britain.Submarine named Ambush 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 fresh water so as to maintain its 98 crew still alive. In addition, these submarines also nearly silent so not easy to detect the enemy.Sonar and radar Ambush submarines can detect other ships, a distance of 3000 nautical miles (5556 kilometers). So, if you are in the area of sea that separates England and France, these submarines can detect ships in New York, USA.These submarines do not need refueling and can attack using missiles as far as 1,000 miles (1609 kilometers). The greatest, the submarine's mission is usually only 10 weeks, but in theory these submarines can stay underwater without needing to surface in her life, 25 years old.Ambush will be carrying 38 missiles, the Tomahawk cruise missiles which have a cruising range up to 1240 miles (1996 kilometers). In addition, these submarines will be equipped with a heavyweight torpedo to destroy ships and other submarines.Nuclear-powered engines that can propel the ship at speeds of up to 20 knots, allowing ships to travel 500 miles (805 kilometers) a day. So big, said nuclear energy could feed the entire town of Southampton.Ambush will be officially launched and named by Lady Anne Soar, wife of Chief Commander of the Navy Sir Trevor Soar. Furthermore, the submarine-sized 7400 metric tons of this will be tested.Just to note, this submarine can carry 98 crew. In addition, the Ambush is also equipped warehouse that can store food for the needs for three months, consisting of 18,000 sausages and 4,200 packs of cereal Weetabix.