When did they decide to abandon ship's bows?

Raptor1 · 04-30-10, 07:09 AM

Post-WWII submarines differed from earlier ones because they were designed to operate underwater most of the time rather than most WWII-era dive boats. The teardrop hull (Pioneered by USS Albacore) is much more hydrodynamic, allowing for greater speed and maneuverability underwater (Along with some other advantages), wheras the WWII-style design was designed to increase performance on the surface much like a normal ship.

At least, I think that's what you're talking about...

04-30-10, 07:09 AM	#2
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Post-WWII submarines differed from earlier ones because they were designed to operate underwater most of the time rather than most WWII-era dive boats. The teardrop hull (Pioneered by USS Albacore) is much more hydrodynamic, allowing for greater speed and maneuverability underwater (Along with some other advantages), wheras the WWII-style design was designed to increase performance on the surface much like a normal ship. At least, I think that's what you're talking about... __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory