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2025-02-19 Science & Technology

Chinese Sub Allegedly Uses Small Nuke Reactor to Recharge Electrical Batteries - Extends Range with Low Noise Signature

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Posted by Gloluns Turkeyneck4904 2025-02-19 06:58|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11137 views ] Top
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#1 Like a Kilo class with a nuc instead of a diesel, with the problem that the reactor can't completely power the boat for extended periods.
What do you do when the batteries are flat but you need to keep moving?

Posted by ed in texas 2025-02-19 12:25|| 2025-02-19 12:25|| Front Page Top

What do you do when the batteries are flat but you need to keep moving?

You sink or surface. Submarines maintain a slight negative buoyancy, that requires making headway to maintain a stable depth. No headway and you start to sink.

Posted by Throlumble Hitler9141 2025-02-19 19:32|| 2025-02-19 19:32|| Front Page Top

#3 What do you do when the batteries are flat but you need to keep moving?

Jumper cables.

Posted by SteveS 2025-02-19 20:02|| 2025-02-19 20:02|| Front Page Top

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