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Old 09-16-10, 09:07 PM   #10
frau kaleun
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Originally Posted by USNSRCaseySmith View Post
Quick question though?? why the two knots??
The faster you go when submerged, the easier you are to hear. 2 knots is basically "silent running" speed. Low RPMs, less prop noise. Even at your highest possible submerged speed, you can't get away from an escort by outrunning him - so making less noise becomes far more important than making good speed.
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