Albacore-AGSS-569-Experimental
Revolutionary Experimental Submarine - USS Albacore pioneered the American teardrop hull form that became the standard for ALL modern submarines worldwide. First submarine designed to operate primarily underwater. Achieved 33 knots submerged (world record for diesel-electric). National Historic Landmark. Influenced Skipjack, Permit, Sturgeon, Los Angeles, Seawolf, Virginia, and all modern submarines.
Specifications
- Displacement (std)
- 1606 t
- Displacement (full)
- 1517 t
- Length
- 205.4 ft
- Beam
- 27.3 ft
- Crew
- 52
- Ships built
- 1 (experimental)
- Commissioned
- 1953
- Decommissioned
- 1972
Performance
- Top speed
- 25 kn
- Range
- Unknown (research vessel)
Armament
- Main guns
- None
- Secondary guns
- None
- Torpedoes
- None
Armor & Systems
- Belt
- None
In-Game
- Tier
- T5
- Game power
- 123.23
- Research cost
- 67,776
- Credit cost
- 86,261
Notable
- Revolutionary teardrop hull form
- First submarine designed for underwater operations
- Influenced ALL modern submarine designs worldwide
- 33 knots submerged (world record for diesel-electric)
- National Historic Landmark