The Piccolo-class submarine is a very ship class of nuclear-powered attack submarines built from 1961-69. They were noted for their vast attack capabilities, sheer speed, and durability. Decommissioning began in 2014 to make way for the Cymbal-class. Displacement: 8,500 tons Length: 350 ft Speed: 40+ knots Test depth: 2,500 ft Crew: 125 Armament: x4 20-inch torpedo tubes, x40 cells for missiles/torpedoes Ships of the class: ANS Piccolo (1961-2014, converted to moored training ship 2019) ANS Cymbal (1961-2014, scrapped) ANS Oboe (1961-2022, laid up) ANS Timpani (1962-2019, converted to moored training ship 2022) ANS Mandolin (1962-present, oldest active submarine in Aquilla) ANS Glockenspiel (1962-present) ANS Celesta (1963-2026, laid up) ANS Tambourine (1963-2017, scrapped) ANS Tympanum (1963-2020, scrapped) ANS Harp (1964-2019, scrapped) ANS Lyre (1964-2021, laid up) ANS Ukelele (1964-2025, laid up) ANS Mandolin (1965-2022, scrapped) ANS Clarinet (1965-2015, scrapped) ANS Tam-Tam (1965-2016, scrapped) ANS Bassoon (1966-present) ANS Timpani (1966-present) ANS Xylophone (1966-present, decommissioning in 2027) ANS Cello (1967-present) ANS Violin (1967-present) ANS Flute (1967-present) ANS Contrabassoon (1968-present) ANS Viola (1968-2023, laid up) ANS Accordion (1968-2016, scrapped) ANS Choir (1969-present) ANS Children's Choir (1969-present) ANS Snare Drum (1969-present)
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