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Old 10-20-05, 10:32 PM   #1
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Bear in mind that AIP drive is not quite like operating "like a nuclear sub". Although it allows recharging the batteries without snorkling or engaging a noisy diesel engine, a sub can only make about 5 knots on AIP, which is why all AIP equipped subs still have a regular diesel engines as well.
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