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The '''''Los Angeles'' class''' submarine, also known as the 688 class after the founding vessel, USS ''Los Angeles (SSN-688)'' is a class of fast-attack nuclear-powered submarines, operated by the [[United States Navy]]. 62 boats were built, all but one (the ''Hyman G. Rickover'') named after United States cities and towns; 46 are currently active.
== Capabilities ==
The precise speed and operating depth of the class is classified; official United States Navy sources give a figure of 25 knots submerged, and a maximum depth of 650 feet.
The weapons of a 688 include four forward-firing 21 inch torpedo tubes, which can fire Mark-48 torpedoes or [[Harpoon missile]]s, and the 31 final boats in the class have twelve vertical-firing tubes which hold Tomahawk missiles.
Some boats are equipped with SEAL Delivery systems.
== In popular culture ==
688 class submarines have appeared in a number of military-themed books, notably those of Tom Clancy.
[[Category: Submarines]]
== Capabilities ==
The precise speed and operating depth of the class is classified; official United States Navy sources give a figure of 25 knots submerged, and a maximum depth of 650 feet.
The weapons of a 688 include four forward-firing 21 inch torpedo tubes, which can fire Mark-48 torpedoes or [[Harpoon missile]]s, and the 31 final boats in the class have twelve vertical-firing tubes which hold Tomahawk missiles.
Some boats are equipped with SEAL Delivery systems.
== In popular culture ==
688 class submarines have appeared in a number of military-themed books, notably those of Tom Clancy.
[[Category: Submarines]]