The Astute Class Submarine: The Biggest Threat to the Russian Navy?

Mr Quatro · 03-11-18, 01:26 PM

Thank you for those images Neal and Jim

Notice that the bottom part of the rudder is not the same size as the top part ...

yet the size of the rudder on the bottom does not extend beyond the bottom of the hull either, which would be the case if the rudder was of the same size as the top one.

What is that shroud around the prop for? I've noticed it on USN Virginia class and Russian submarines also.

Does it have anything to do with cavitation?

03-11-18, 01:26 PM	#7
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you for those images Neal and Jim Notice that the bottom part of the rudder is not the same size as the top part ... yet the size of the rudder on the bottom does not extend beyond the bottom of the hull either, which would be the case if the rudder was of the same size as the top one. What is that shroud around the prop for? I've noticed it on USN Virginia class and Russian submarines also. Does it have anything to do with cavitation? __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..