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Sunday, January 27, 2013

US Navy eyes silent running for nuclear powered subs

USS Main (Ohio class) |One of the most critical aspects of the US military's fleet of submarines is the ability to operate in almost total silence.

When a submarine is submerged under the surface of the ocean, it's obviously difficult to see, but also needs to operate quietly to avoid detection from hostile forces.

As such, the US Navy has been working on a new and revolutionary nuclear drive system for its formidable fleet of subs that promises to be more efficient and quieter than systems in use today.

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