| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score | Length of keyword |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins class_submarine | 1.71 | 0.9 | 6163 | 94 | 23 |
| Collins | 1.78 | 0.7 | 3733 | 56 | 7 |
| class_submarine | 0.03 | 0.4 | 7342 | 84 | 15 |
The Collins class takes its name from Australian Vice Admiral John Augustine Collins; each of the six submarines is named after significant RAN personnel who distinguished themselves in action during World War II.
Is the Collins class submarine still capable of meeting Australia's needs?"I remain very confident, very confident that the Collins Class submarine will remain a very capable submarine that will continue to meet Australia's needs until we see the nuclear-powered submarine," he declared in May.
What problems did the Collins-class submarines have?The Collins -class submarines experienced a wide range of problems during their construction and early service life. Many of these were attributed to the submarines being a new, untested design, and were successfully addressed as they were discovered.
What is the lifespan of a Collins class submarine?A 2012 study of the Collins class concluded that the submarines' lifespan could be extended by one maintenance cycle (seven years) to cover any capability gap, with lead submarine Collins to be retired in the early 2030s. On 26 April 2016, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the Shortfin Barracuda by French firm DCNS as the winner.
