Just to clarify. I'm not referring to "turning speed" (how fast the sub turns), but to "turn radius" (how tight the turn is made) which are not neccessariliy the same thing.
The issue comes up when one looks at the turning radius stats for the Akula/Oscar vs the LA. Akula/Oscar Turn radius is set at 500m where the LA is set at 600m. Though the Akula is 3000 tons larger than the LA and the Oscar 10,000 tons larger than the Akula. Just doesn't seem right. Though there may be a good reason that I'm not considering...
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