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Avatar

01-25-07 02:08 PM

Pumpjet on 688(I)?

Hello, this may be classified, inwhich case, don't reply to this.
Do the later subs in the 688(I) have the pumpjet propulsion gear? I saw a picture of the USS Columbia SSN-771 while she was being commissioned, and it looked as though she had the shroud.
thanks

sonar732

01-25-07 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatar

It is common knowledge that the newer 688's were used as test beds for systems to be utilized on future submarines.

Oberon

01-25-07 04:04 PM

I'm pretty sure that the Cheyenne has a propulsor, she was the testbed for a lot of the system upgrades for the Third stage 688s and for the Seawolf.

Linton

01-26-07 10:50 PM

The first submarine pumpjet that I am aware of was on a Valiant class SSN.

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