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As the war progressed each Gato was fitted with the latest technology, including larger deck guns , electric torpedoes and radar. The Tench class was an improved version of the Gato class, but was very similar apart from minor differences. |
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The Balao class was developed from the Gato class. It had a thicker pressure hull that allowed it to dive up to 120m (400 ft), 30m (100 ft) more than the Gato class. |
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A Gato cruises on the surface. |
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Gato's had a distinguished war career, accounting for three Japanese submarines and several aircraft carriers. The US Submarine service used it's submarines, many of which were Gatos', to establish a blockade around Japan; effectively denying Japanese industry access to vital raw materials such as oil and rubber. This was a tremendous achievement and played an important part in the defeat of Japan. |
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Silent Service - stealth and patience two essential qualities of a submarine attack. |
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