True Max Depth For La688(i)

whiskey111 · 11-07-06, 05:59 AM

I'm reading the book "Submarine-a guided tour inside a nuclear warship" of Tom Clancy. There are many interesting informations of US subs. One of the most important thing which I have read is that LA688(I) max depth is not more than 950ft (300m). This happened after reduce thickness of hull for obtainment of easiest weight of about 600-800t. This was necessary for mount new propulsion wchich was very big and heavy.
My question is: why in patches or LWAMI mods the true depth for LA is still more than 1500ft (460m) ?

11-07-06, 05:59 AM	#1
whiskey111 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 129 Downloads: 185 Uploads: 0	True Max Depth For La688(i) I'm reading the book "Submarine-a guided tour inside a nuclear warship" of Tom Clancy. There are many interesting informations of US subs. One of the most important thing which I have read is that LA688(I) max depth is not more than 950ft (300m). This happened after reduce thickness of hull for obtainment of easiest weight of about 600-800t. This was necessary for mount new propulsion wchich was very big and heavy. My question is: why in patches or LWAMI mods the true depth for LA is still more than 1500ft (460m) ?