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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Supercativating Submarines and Possible Future Supercativation Vehicles

From 2007, seapower digital has more information on the Underwater Express program. Underwater express is a DARPA project looking to create a 100 knot (110 mph) submarine that is 8 feet in diameter and 60 feet long and would not have a surface signature.

It would replace a 40 knot speedboat for special forces. It would probably have a thermal power source (maybe a nuclear engine or a diesel engine) that would power water jets.

It would probably have a thermal power source (maybe a nuclear engine or a diesel engine) that would power water jets.

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1 comment:

  1. Pete30/8/09 16:24

    A supercavitating vehicle may provide an unforgettable/survivable? ride for any brave crew.

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