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ETR3(SS) · 02-19-20, 01:10 AM

Yes Seawolf (SSN 575) could, but that's a one off class and not representative of all. Halibut (SSGN 587) could as well, along with Parche (SSN 683), NR-1, and possibly Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). But these were all purpose built with the exception of Parche. MSW and ASW intakes on these boats would have to be on the upper portion of the hull to avoid sucking in unwanted material.

02-19-20, 01:10 AM	#6
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	Yes Seawolf (SSN 575) could, but that's a one off class and not representative of all. Halibut (SSGN 587) could as well, along with Parche (SSN 683), NR-1, and possibly Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). But these were all purpose built with the exception of Parche. MSW and ASW intakes on these boats would have to be on the upper portion of the hull to avoid sucking in unwanted material. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.