"Gotland - Sweden’s Stealth Submarine That “Sunk” A Carrier" Topic
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13 Jan 2021 6:09 p.m. PST
by Editor in Chief Bill
- Changed title from "Gotland: Sweden’s Stealth Submarine That “Sunk” A Carrier" to "Gotland - Sweden’s Stealth Submarine That “Sunk” A Carrier"
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| Tango01 | 13 Jan 2021 4:20 p.m. PST |
"In December, Saab announced that it delivered the second Gotland-class submarine to the Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) after a mid-life upgrade. Along with the lead boat of the class, the Swedish Navy operates three of the diesel-electric submarines, which were designed and built by Kockums shipyard. Designed as a multirole submarine, the Gotland-class could be used in anti-surface warfare (ASuW), anti-submarine warfare (ASW), collection of intelligence including communications intelligence (COMINT) and electronic signals intelligence (ELINT), as well as forward surveillance, special operations and mine laying – the submarines have proven to be well-suited to each. The first submarines in the world to feature a Stirling engine air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, these have an extended endurance of weeks – a capability that had previously only been available in nuclear-powered submarines. Diesel engine submarines typically need to surface every few days or draw in air from the snorkel to recharge the batteries. With the Gotland-class, the batteries are saved for times when the submarines need speed but otherwise cruise on the AIP. The subs can reach speeds of eleven knots on the surface and twenty knots submerged…"
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 Editor in Chief Bill   | 13 Jan 2021 6:12 p.m. PST |
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| Thresher01 | 13 Jan 2021 9:21 p.m. PST |
They're vewy, VEWY, quiet (Bugs Bunny-esque quiet and stealthy when hunting Elmer Fudd). |
| Max Schnell | 14 Jan 2021 11:07 a.m. PST |
This story has been told and retold continuously, just like the lighthouse and the battleship. This could be the myth of all myths. BTW the USS Reagan is still afloat and did not sink. |
| Tango01 | 14 Jan 2021 12:18 p.m. PST |
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