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To: Mariner
Titanium alloy.

US sub hulls are made of steel-not titanium.

Soviets built some titanium hull subs.

39 posted on 12/15/2007 7:59:34 PM PST by Strategerist
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To: Strategerist
Finally someone with knowledge.

Yes, all US subs are steel and limited to a cruising depth of about 1500ft. Even the newest Seawolf.

The Soviets built subs...maybe some still operational...of Titanium which could cruise at 4000ft. The Alpha.

40 posted on 12/15/2007 8:05:39 PM PST by Mariner
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