Submarine speed???

Ula Jolly · 05-28-06, 03:50 PM

Doesn't "All" apply to all engines, in the case where there would be more? Sounds as if it would originate from ships with several engines. All ahead one third, as opposed to... say, left ahead one third?

Rip · 05-28-06, 08:39 PM

Actually it would depend on the number of screws. There are some dual screw ships out there and you could order "port ahead on third" "starboard back two-thirds" for instance to power assist a turn.

Modern US subs have 2 engines already, not even counting the diesel seperate. There a 2 main steam turbines that connect to the shaft via a reduction gear system.

05-28-06, 03:50 PM	#1
Ula Jolly Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 567 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Doesn't "All" apply to all engines, in the case where there would be more? Sounds as if it would originate from ships with several engines. All ahead one third, as opposed to... say, left ahead one third? __________________ I shall punish yee, landlubber! C'mere for spankings and popsicles!

05-28-06, 08:39 PM	#2
Rip Commodore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Right behind you! Posts: 643 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Actually it would depend on the number of screws. There are some dual screw ships out there and you could order "port ahead on third" "starboard back two-thirds" for instance to power assist a turn. Modern US subs have 2 engines already, not even counting the diesel seperate. There a 2 main steam turbines that connect to the shaft via a reduction gear system. __________________ Richard "Rip" Ripberger Bonafide "Bubblehead"

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