AIP- Be aware

[wayne frey]

I had a friend of mine send me this utube link that is pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khaa3y0i87s

[tommydeen]

Re: AIP- Be aware

Cool vid Wayne....but i think its a little streach for them to say that the swed sub can withstand a direct hit from a torpedo.
Tom

[redboat219]

Re: AIP- Be aware

I thought it's the German Type 212 that's the most silent SSK around.

[hakkikt]

Re: AIP- Be aware

It probably is... fuel cells should be more silent than stirling engines.

[tommydeen]

Re: AIP- Be aware

It looked like the 214, thats what the german's sell for export. dont think they sell the 212.
Tom

[hakkikt]

Re: AIP- Be aware

They say so in the video, and in the wiki link below: it is HMS Gotland from Sweden.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotland_class_submarine