 SNLE 3G-class illustration
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Naval Group |
| Operators |  French Navy |
| Preceded by | Triomphant-class |
| Built | From 2024 |
| In commission | Projected 2035+ |
| Planned | 4 |
| Building | 1 |
| History | |
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| Status | Under construction |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ballistic missile submarine |
| Displacement | 15,000 tons (submerged)[1] |
| Length | ~150 m (490 ft)[1] |
| Installed power | 220 MW (300,000 hp) |
| Propulsion | K22 pressurized water reactor |
| Range | Unlimited distance; 20–25 years |
| Armament |
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The SNLE 3G (Sous-Marin Nucléaire Lanceur d'Engins de Troisieme Génération "third generation nuclear ballistic missile submarine") is a class of submarines under development for the French Navy's nuclear deterrent, part of the Force de dissuasion. It is being designed as a replacement for the current Triomphant class beginning around 2035, and could remain in service to as late as 2090. Steel was cut on the first vessel in the class in March 2024.[2]
- ^ Groizeleau, Vincent (21 March 2024). "Cherbourg : Naval Group découpe la première tôle du prochain SNLE français". Mer et Marine.
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