Our new sub - Page 2

CaptainHaplo · 02-21-09, 08:51 PM

There may be some truth in the article - but don't expect the US to go AIP. AIP is a great leap forward from the old diesel electrics - but they still lack the flexibility of a true nuc. The US will maintain its blue water capability with nucs - no need to invest in AIP tech when it offers us less ability. The only way I see AIP going into US subs, is if it first generation stuff as a backup in case they have to scrub off.

bookworm_020 · 02-22-09, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Getting enough qualified crew to run a diesel boat will be hard enough. Mind you if unemployment increases enough it may become a little easier.

With the mines closing or trimming staff, I have heard on the grapevine that there has been a lot of applications to rejoin the navy from ones who have left, and many who are giving it a thought for the first time

02-21-09, 08:51 PM	#16
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	There may be some truth in the article - but don't expect the US to go AIP. AIP is a great leap forward from the old diesel electrics - but they still lack the flexibility of a true nuc. The US will maintain its blue water capability with nucs - no need to invest in AIP tech when it offers us less ability. The only way I see AIP going into US subs, is if it first generation stuff as a backup in case they have to scrub off. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo