USS Jimmy Carter, SSN-23 at the Commissioning Ceremony by Tom Dougherty |
The NR-1, the smallest US nuclear submarine in service. This submarine, launched in 1969, is capable of depths of 3000 ft, has lower observation ports and manipulator arms, and can roll along the ocean floor on two retractable truck tires filled with concrete.
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