[Billthedrill]

It's a myth. Submarines are as easy to find as any other ship.

Well, OK, until they go underwater. There is that...

The new diesels are scary-quiet. They don't have the legs of the nukes but they don't need them. On the surface or snorkeling they put out a hellacious racket but on battery you might just as well forget it.

[operation clinton cleanup]

The new diesels are scary-quiet. They don't have the legs of the nukes but they don't need them. On the surface or snorkeling they put out a hellacious racket but on battery you might just as well forget it.

What exactly is their range without refueling? 100's or 1,000's of miles?

[Texas_Jarhead]

I've read that the fuel cell versions, which do not use combustion, are the quietest of all and can travel @ 18 knots plus. Don't know about their range however.

[HardStarboard]

>>>The new diesels are scary-quiet. They don't have the legs of the nukes but they don't need them.<<<

I have heard that Iran has three diesel-electric subs. Anyone know their history and what we plan to do about them when push comes to shove.

I have always been intrigued as to where these subs were when TWA 800 went down off Long Island. ery easy to pop us, launch a Stinger-style SAM and disappear.