Would have loved to see a simulated battle between the Type 212 and the ultimate SSN ever, the Seawolf. That one is extremely quiet, even for a SSN. Quiet at fast speed as well. From what I have read, a top underwater speed of 35+ knots. And it can carry 50 torpedoes, and/or Harpoon anti-ship missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles. Only the old (50s`/60s`) SSNs had loud cooling pumps.
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