USS Albacore
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It was a unique research submarine that pioneered the American version of the teardrop hull form of modern submarines.
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- Type: submarine
- Historical period: Cold War, 1953
- Country: USA
- Scale: 1:200
- Number of sheets: 6 sheets A4
Historical information
USS Albacore (AGSS-569) was a unique research submarine that pioneered the American version of the teardrop hull form (sometimes referred to as an "Albacore hull") of modern submarines.
The revolutionary design was derived from extensive hydrodynamic and wind tunnel testing, with an emphasis on underwater speed and maneuverability.
She was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the albacore, a small tuna found in temperate seas throughout the world.
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