R (Resolution) class submarines are British nuclear powered Polaris boats (SSBN's)
| Sources | High | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length: | 2 | 426 feet (130 m) | 425 feet (129.5 m) |
| Beam: | 2 | 33 feet (10.1 m) | |
| Displacement: | 3 | 7600/8500 tons (surfaced/submerged) | 7500/8400 tons (surfaced/submerged) |
| Surface Speed: | 2 | 20 knots (37 km/h) | |
| Submerged Speed: | 3 | 25 knots (46 km/h) | 24 knots (44 km/h) |
| Crew: | 3 | 156 | 143 |
| Armament: |
16 tubes for Polaris; 6 Torpedo tubes for Tigerfish or Spearfish torpedoes and RNSH
(Royal Navy Sub-Harpoon) anti-ship missiles. Fire Control was provided by the Ferranti DCB system. |
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