OVERVIEW: The CHURCHILL is a nuclear-powered patrol attack submarine (SSN).

DETAILS:  The CHURCHILL class were primarily used in the anti-submarine role.  They incorporated the rafting concept, to reduce machinery noise. 
 

Specifications:
 
	Displacement: 4,000 (Light);  4,800 tons submerged.
	Speed: 28 knts  (submerged)
       	Engineering: 1 pressurized water-cooled reactor; 1 shaft
	Diving Depth: 300 meters
	Range: 	
      	Complement: 103       
     	Hulls built: 3 
	Period of Service:  1970-1992

NOTES: Units in class: CHURCHILL (S 46); CONQUEROR (S 48); COURAGEOUS (S 50)

SOURCES:  Moore, John Evelyn. Jane's Fighting Ships 1987-88.  London: Jane's Pub, 1987, pg. 658 ; Churchill-class submarine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved May 4, 2015, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churchill-class_submarine ; Valiant / Churchill. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/hms-valiant.htm
