Google Earth images show first photo of China's new nuclear-powered submarine
dailystar.co.ukNavy News reports. Thanks to Google Earth, a bird's eye view of the construction site and first stage of the submarine build, can be found by anyone with internet access.It is unclear what class the submarine is but Navy News experts predict it is likely to be the first Type-095 Tang-class attack submarine (SSN) or the first Type-096 ballistic missile sub (SSBN).Google's cameras revealed the tail end of the submarine, as is standard procedure building, with the nose leaving the construction hall first.The new submarine will be part of the Chinese Navy’s (PLAN) massive nuclear-powered expansion which will take it on to become a true blue-water Navy.China's new Type-095 (more properly written Type-09V) is an attack submarine which is expected.
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