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The submarine displaces 3,100 long tons when surfaced, and 3,353 long tons when submerged.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
With a full load displacement of 100,000 long tons and roughly 1,106 feet in length, the flattop is among the largest warships ever built.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
With a full load displacement of 100,000 long tons and roughly 1,106 feet in length, the flattop is among the largest warships ever built.
—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Long ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20ton. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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