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In the US Navy alone, there have been 25 classes of nuclear submarines, resulting in some 211 hulls. Each class of submarine has different specifications, and different ranges of speeds, each being used for different missions. Submarines within each class can differ in specifications that can affect their top speeds. By and large, the actual specifications such as speed for any nuclear equipment is classified, but the unclassified top speed ranges vary surface and submerged from around 15 knots of the Skipjack class (surfaced) to 35 knots of the Seawolf class (submerged).
It is just not possible to give a more specific answer as there are literally so many different nuclear submarines in the world with so many different capabilities. Generally, the US has stood at the forefront of submersible technology, and while the nuclear boats of other nations may for a time exceed the capabilities of current US vessels, it is typically a short lived place for them.
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Which country has the most nuclear submarines?
USA has the most nuclear submarines
Were most of the submarines in the Falklands War nuclear powered?
Argentina had diesel-electric submarines while the British had nuclear-powered submarines.
Did any nuclear submarines sink?
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What are the basic idea of nuclear submarines?
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Nuclear Energy
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Do submarines need gas?
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Are the UK's nuclear missiles based in submarines?
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230
