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RE: Russian sub shapes,why so funky?
Posted by: Rick Mann ()
Date: October 02, 2000 02:47AM

I know I will get in trouble for asking, but I have done some reading on the albacore and I understand it had counterotating propellers on her last couple of refits. The space between the props was reduced a couple of times. Also the tail rudder assembly on her last refit was changed to an X shape. Now I understand this was albacores fastest configuration, as a matter of fact she is still in this conditon where she is now on display. My question is why don't we build subs with this type of tail rudder and counterrotating propellers? GER, you seem to know alittle bit about the albacore, I would be interested in hearing from you or anyone else on this in the know? Thanks Rick

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Russian sub shapes,why so funky? Les 08/24/2000 06:49PM
RE: Russian sub shapes,why so funky? joe brandt 08/26/2000 02:42PM
More room inside? Les 08/26/2000 11:38PM
RE: Russian sub shapes,why so funky? Antonio Veiga 09/07/2000 04:28PM
RE: Russian sub shapes,why so funky? Ger 10/01/2000 03:43AM
RE: Russian sub shapes,why so funky? Rick Mann 10/02/2000 02:47AM
RE: Russian sub shapes,why so funky? Ger Wallace 01/20/2001 06:21AM
RE: Russian sub shapes,why so funky? Xray 09/09/2000 07:33AM
RE: Russian sub shapes,why so funky? Ger Wallace 01/25/2001 08:17PM


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