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Originally Posted by CCIP
Again, I could see the RN being more forthcoming with sharing nuke technology with Canada, due to the close historical ties. US less likely, and honestly I don't think designing and building from scratch will be within Canada's budget. That would be an extremely expensive undertaking.
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Perhaps the RCN (yay we can call it that again!) could operate a licensed copy of a RN SSN. No designing necessary just buy the plans as is and maybe have some parts built in the UK and assembled in Canada.
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Originally Posted by Krauter
Very good point. I think it's highly unlikely we receive any LA class boats, but it still doesn't mean I can't wish for it to happen 
Also how are LA class not really designed to be refuelled....? |
IIRC the LA class does not have hard patches on their hull. To do a refueling means cutting the entire submarine in thirds and installing a new reactor compartment.