Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: Ace_Bebop

Hey thanks again for the info. I knew the first rev was way heavy (per usual mil projects!) and also about the planes being moved. I have been told by some people that that actually made them better handling. I suspect because the are larger. Overall neat boat and I am proud of the sailors who saved her. I bet they now do not regret the rigors of sub school!!!


1,055 posted on 01/11/2005 5:28:11 PM PST by mad_as_he$$ (Never corner anything meaner than you. NSDQ)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1037 | View Replies ]


To: mad_as_he$$

That was one thing about Admiral Rickover: That man was hated by SO many ppl for his brashness and just overall being a royal pain in the ass, but he was QUITE adamant about the need for rigorous training for the sailors and attention to detail on the construction of the submarines.


1,058 posted on 01/11/2005 6:25:25 PM PST by Severa (I can't take this stress anymore...quick, get me a marker to sniff....)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1055 | View Replies ]

To: mad_as_he$$

Well, the better handling comes from the fact that the bow planes are much farther forward, and closer to the keel (read farther away from the surface) than fairwater planes. It makes for slightly more stable platform, one easier to control.


1,065 posted on 01/11/2005 9:09:14 PM PST by Ace_Bebop
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1055 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson