Problems Pile-Up For Britain's Newest Attack Submarine

Troubled: A diagram of HMS Astute revealing its catalogue of technical complaints

Royal Navy's New £1bn Hunter-Killer Submarine 'Plagued With Design Flaws And Can't Reach Top Speed To Evade Attack' -- Daily Mail

* Hunter killer submarine HMS Astute is beset by technical problems
* Concerns have been raised over its inability to reach top speed and keep pace with new aircraft system
* Source said Astute 'has a V8 engine with a Morris Minor gearbox'
* It has also seen flooding and badly-installed equipment

The Royal Navy’s £1billion new hunter-killer submarine is unable to reach its intended speed - leaving it vulnerable to attack, it was claimed last night.

HMS Astute has been beset with technical problems, including leaks and rust, even though it has yet to even start formal service.

It emerged last night that the vessel's sea trials had been dogged with mechanical failings because of apparent design and construction flaws.

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My Comment: This is embarrassing .... heads should be chopped off for this.