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unruhly · 03-17-07, 08:09 AM

Not only was it for better night vision for those on board, but technically, the wavelength of red travels much shorter distances. The enemy would be less likely to see any stray light leaking out of a hatch or even through the scope optics.

03-17-07, 08:09 AM	#7
unruhly Watch Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 29 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Not only was it for better night vision for those on board, but technically, the wavelength of red travels much shorter distances. The enemy would be less likely to see any stray light leaking out of a hatch or even through the scope optics. __________________ ______________________________ USS Blueback SS-581 USS Birmingham SSN-695 USS Atalanta SSN-712