To: sukhoi-30mki
It’s a great idea until you need to surface to recharge the batteries and there’s a typhoon above you.
12 posted on
02/26/2010 4:40:58 AM PST by
AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: AppyPappy
I’m sure they can recharge using a snorkel, but how stealthy are they with the diesels going and the snorkel poking out?
15 posted on
02/26/2010 4:58:30 AM PST by
Lonesome in Massachussets
(The naked casuistry of the high priests of Warmism would make a Jesuit blush.)
To: AppyPappy
It’s a great idea until you need to surface to recharge the batteries and there’s a typhoon above you.Air Independent Propulsion (AIP). Check it out. They can remain submerged for weeks.
The US Navy has had one of the Swedish subs on loan for over a year now, trying to figure out how to detect it. In mock battles it has "sunk" several of our ships -- including carriers.
18 posted on
02/26/2010 5:06:00 AM PST by
rmh47
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