Summary: The end of the Cold War led to the premature truncation of the promising Seawolf-class submarine program, leaving the U.S. Navy with just three out of an initially planned fleet of 29.

The advent of nuclear-powered engines allowed submarines to remain submerged indefinitely and travel at speeds to keep up with surface vessels. The Seawolf class features a stronger hull made of ...

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class submarines are advanced and versatile, but they may not match the speed of the legendary Seawolf-class. -Powered by a Westinghouse S6W ...