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SSKN

thumbFor a brief period in the 1950s the US Navy listed the SSKN as a valid hull classification, because it was thought that a small relatively low-cost nuclear SSK would be needed given the high cost of the nuclear attack submarines. The was slated to become the first SSKN. However, during her construction it became apparent that it was impossible to build a low-cost nuclear SSK. It was decided to launch Tullibee with the SSN hull

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