looks like a 688
Posted on 07/31/2013 4:23:43 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
looks like a 688
Nuke subs are “louder” because they can never completely shut down. Fuel cell systems allow of course to run a diesel underwater if needed for a recharge. They are vulnerable for fueling on resurfacing but they do not have to be stuck at ports for weeks at a time swapping nuke rods. Of course, in time of war that policy could change.
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