Two ships stand out as the most significant examples of this class:
Evaluation of weapons launch systems and engineering prototypes 🌊 Notable Vessels auxiliary research submarine
: Featured the revolutionary "teardrop" hull, optimized for underwater speed rather than surface travel. Two ships stand out as the most significant
While specifications varied by vessel, the AGSS classification generally defined a role focused on developmental testing rather than tactical deployment. : AGSS (Auxiliary General Submarine, Research) auxiliary research submarine
💡 : The "Auxiliary Research" designation allowed the Navy to fail safely; experiments on these ships led to the breakthroughs that made the modern submarine force the most quiet and lethal in the world. If you'd like to dive deeper, The service history of a specific AGSS hull number.