Best looking submarine???

speed150mph · 07-03-14, 11:01 AM

Just a general poll of opinions. when we see most submarine discussions its all technical. how quiet, how fast, how deep, weapons. ect.

but here is a new idea I want to though out there. All technical matters aside, which submarine do you think is the most beautiful of all time, from the first to the most modern.

Ill throw mine out there. I think that the Russian Alfa, or the Akula are the nicest looking subs out there. that teardrop hull, the steamlined sail, and even the look of the hydrophone pod on the top of the rudder. It looks fast, and deadly.

but what do you think is the nicest?

Oberon · 07-03-14, 11:12 AM

Yeah, I have to agree on the Alfa and Akula, they are very nice looking boats.
The Typhoon and the Oscars have a beauty of their own, a sort of awe at the size of them.
The Astute is an interesting shape, especially around the bow and ventral area.

Wolferz · 07-03-14, 11:45 AM

I was always fond of the type XXI. For a late war sub it was ahead of its time.

soopaman2 · 07-03-14, 11:54 AM

http://rt.com/news/166480-yasen-clas...-severodvinsk/

Looks like a dolphin almost. Sexy design, not the standard toilet paper tube design.

Sadly the Russian Navy is in a sad state, and think this article and its capibilities may be a bit of fluff journalism, considering the source.

But the pics kinda show the dolphin, dolphins rock.

Flipper, with missiles, and 3 times the speed.

Jimbuna · 07-03-14, 01:09 PM

WWII Type XXI

Today Astute

Rhodes · 07-03-14, 01:17 PM

Alpha!

WWII - Type VII

WWI - several ones...

kraznyi_oktjabr · 07-03-14, 01:23 PM

World War I: Dunno really
Inter-war: U.S. S-boats
World War II: German Type XXI
Cold War:
Soviet Project 705 Lira class NATO code: Alfa (not Alpha)
American Sturgeon class (especially variant USS Narwhal, SSN-671)

Red October1984 · 07-03-14, 02:09 PM

Always liked the Narwhal Class V-boats...with the two big deck guns.

I'd have to say the Type II and VII look pretty nice...and the S Boats.

As far as modern subs go....ah...I like the 688 and the Akula. The Virginia class boats look pretty similar to the 688 imho.

nikimcbee · 07-03-14, 02:35 PM

For WW1:
U-31 class

WW2:
Type IIb

KD5 class

Cold War
Victor III/ Project 671

Wolferz · 07-03-14, 03:26 PM

McBee goes out with all the good looking girls.

Jimbuna · 07-03-14, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolferz

McBee goes out with all the good looking girls.

You cannot be serious

Catfish · 07-03-14, 04:27 PM

^lol

Back on topic: Depends on the time ..

WW1: Several german boats, i like the petroleum variety .. also the pre-ww1 french Gymnote (1888, NOT the later one lol) gets my vote.

WW2: VIIB and IXB, but also the US sugarboats from S1 on - i always liked this small deck on a spindle hull

Cold war: Alfa. Maybe also the Sierrra ones. And the first US streamlined Albacore!

Now: Akula

Only design and form, of course ..

August · 07-03-14, 06:31 PM

Balao Class

Red October1984 · 07-03-14, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

Balao Class

That's another pretty one.

speed150mph · 07-03-14, 07:43 PM

Loving all the variety here. And all good choices. I don't know, personal preference but the boxy square sails on the American subs just ruin it for me. Like someone put it there as an afterthought.

From ww2 I'd have to say the IX type u-boat, the rugged looking conning tower and the slight rake to the prow just looks nice. It's a classic look

07-03-14, 11:01 AM	#1
speed150mph Electrician's Mate Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 132 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Best looking submarine??? Just a general poll of opinions. when we see most submarine discussions its all technical. how quiet, how fast, how deep, weapons. ect. but here is a new idea I want to though out there. All technical matters aside, which submarine do you think is the most beautiful of all time, from the first to the most modern. Ill throw mine out there. I think that the Russian Alfa, or the Akula are the nicest looking subs out there. that teardrop hull, the steamlined sail, and even the look of the hydrophone pod on the top of the rudder. It looks fast, and deadly. but what do you think is the nicest?

07-03-14, 11:45 AM	#3
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I was always fond of the type XXI. For a late war sub it was ahead of its time. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

07-03-14, 11:54 AM	#4
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	http://rt.com/news/166480-yasen-clas...-severodvinsk/ Looks like a dolphin almost. Sexy design, not the standard toilet paper tube design. Sadly the Russian Navy is in a sad state, and think this article and its capibilities may be a bit of fluff journalism, considering the source. But the pics kinda show the dolphin, dolphins rock. Flipper, with missiles, and 3 times the speed. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

07-03-14, 01:09 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	WWII Type XXI Today Astute __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,517 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Alpha! WWII - Type VII WWI - several ones... __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

07-03-14, 11:12 AM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Yeah, I have to agree on the Alfa and Akula, they are very nice looking boats. The Typhoon and the Oscars have a beauty of their own, a sort of awe at the size of them. The Astute is an interesting shape, especially around the bow and ventral area.

07-03-14, 01:23 PM	#7
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	World War I: Dunno really Inter-war: U.S. S-boats World War II: German Type XXI Cold War: Soviet Project 705 Lira class NATO code: Alfa (not Alpha) American Sturgeon class (especially variant USS Narwhal, SSN-671) __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

07-03-14, 02:09 PM	#8
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Always liked the Narwhal Class V-boats...with the two big deck guns. I'd have to say the Type II and VII look pretty nice...and the S Boats. As far as modern subs go....ah...I like the 688 and the Akula. The Virginia class boats look pretty similar to the 688 imho. __________________

07-03-14, 02:35 PM	#9
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	For WW1: U-31 class WW2: Type IIb KD5 class Cold War Victor III/ Project 671 __________________

07-03-14, 03:26 PM	#10
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	McBee goes out with all the good looking girls. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

07-03-14, 04:27 PM	#12
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,767 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^lol Back on topic: Depends on the time .. WW1: Several german boats, i like the petroleum variety .. also the pre-ww1 french Gymnote (1888, NOT the later one lol) gets my vote. WW2: VIIB and IXB, but also the US sugarboats from S1 on - i always liked this small deck on a spindle hull Cold war: Alfa. Maybe also the Sierrra ones. And the first US streamlined Albacore! Now: Akula Only design and form, of course ..

07-03-14, 06:31 PM	#13
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,200 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Balao Class __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

07-03-14, 07:43 PM	#15
speed150mph Electrician's Mate Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 132 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Loving all the variety here. And all good choices. I don't know, personal preference but the boxy square sails on the American subs just ruin it for me. Like someone put it there as an afterthought. From ww2 I'd have to say the IX type u-boat, the rugged looking conning tower and the slight rake to the prow just looks nice. It's a classic look