Speed or Cavitation

[TLAM Strike]

Originally Posted by Kapitan

Generaly the foxtrot was recorded making its fastest speed at 26 knots, so i would have no doubt that some conventionals could hit 30 or even 33 or more knots.

ok its going to depleate the batters very quick but that boost of speed could be used for emergencys.

A WWII Gato (A boat with Diesel Electric so its running electric motors when surfaced) could make something like 21 and a half knots on diesels pushed beyond spec. You put sufficient power in to the motor you can get some real speed at the risk of burning up the motors. A burned out motor is better than flaming crushing death at times.