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Originally Posted by fatty
I have been told that the VA class is a step backwards in some under-ice capabilities compared to the Seawolf and 688[i]. I don't know specifics but I wouldn't be surprised if new blocks featured improvements to sail hardening and retractable dive planes.
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How so I wonder? I haven't heard such a thing. Is it that they can't surface through as much ice, or something else?