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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike
IIRC on US submarines the bow dome is external to the presure hull. Maybe the UK does something diffrent maybe their just being extra safe I don't know.
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On RN boats the sonar sensors are external to the pressure hull, in a free flood space, covered by the bow dome. As I understand it the safety aspect is to do with them diving in a busy traffic area without 'ears'.
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Originally Posted by Kapitan
Yeah id agree with linton on this gibralter for repairs doubt the spanish would like that though well heres my two fingers to them !
We own gibralter so we do what we like tuff if you dont like it.
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That depends on what's needed, the last RN SSN to do this needed a whole new front end and Gib has no suitable dry dock.
Glad you've not given up your ambition for the diplomatic service though
