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Skipjack-Class: The U.S. Navy Submarine That Went All Out to Beat Russia

The National Interest 

Summary and Key Points: The Skipjack-class submarines, built between 1956 and 1961, were a groundbreaking development in U.S. naval engineering. Featuring a teardrop-shaped hull inspired by the USS Albacore, these submarines prioritized submerged speed and maneuverability, reaching speeds of up to 33 knots—making them the fastest American submarines until the Los Angeles-class.

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