Kilo class rudder design?

speed150mph · 05-21-20, 11:35 AM

Hey everybody, quick question for those of you in the know. I was on Quora today and saw this question asked and the more I think about it the more it makes me wonder. The searches I made came up with nothing.

What is the reasoning behind not having an upper rudder on the kilo class submarine. It has a T-shaped tail with only a lower rudder. I can't think of any performance advantages this could have, but maybe I'm not seeing something?

If anyone has an answer, I'd be interested to know! Thanks

05-21-20, 11:35 AM	#1
speed150mph Electrician's Mate Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 132 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Kilo class rudder design? Hey everybody, quick question for those of you in the know. I was on Quora today and saw this question asked and the more I think about it the more it makes me wonder. The searches I made came up with nothing. What is the reasoning behind not having an upper rudder on the kilo class submarine. It has a T-shaped tail with only a lower rudder. I can't think of any performance advantages this could have, but maybe I'm not seeing something? If anyone has an answer, I'd be interested to know! Thanks __________________ Americans make better submarines? No my friend, Russia makes better submarines, Americans just make better computers