HMS Valiant (S102)
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The latest HMS Valiant was the second of Britain's nuclear-powered submarines, and the first of the two Valiant class. She was ordered on 31 August 1960, laid down 22 January 1962, launched on 3 December 1963 by Lady Thorneycroft, and finally entered service 18 July 1966.
- Displacement: 4,300 tonnes surfaced, 4,800 tonnes submerged
- Length: 86.9 m
- Beam: 10.1 m
- Power source: Single pressurised water reactor
- Armament: Six 21" bow torpoedo tubes
- Maximum speed: 20 knots surfaced, 28 knots submerged
- Crew complement: 116
Her hull and reactor are currently laid up afloat at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth, Devonshire until facilities are available for the long term storage of her radioactive components. When the reactor can safely be stored, she will be raised out of the water and put on public display.
See HMS Valiant for other ships of this name.
| Valiant-class submarine |
| Valiant | Warspite |
| List of submarines of the Royal Navy List of submarine classes of the Royal Navy |
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