Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: sukhoi-30mki
The Australians should look long and hard at AIP (air independent propulsion) in their new diesel-electric submarine. This is a real game changer over a conventional boat. The AIP function allows you to run the diesels while submerged for greater speed and not deplete the batteries as you would in a conventional sub.

The Aussies are looking at a submarine replacement for their Collins-class boats that will be about twice the displacement and around 90 meters in length. Range should be as good as the Collins-class or improved. The Japanese Soryu-class falls short in range behind the Collins-class, Type 216, or Barracuda-class boats.

3 posted on 07/23/2015 6:56:31 AM PDT by MasterGunner01 ( Barbara Daly Danko)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


To: MasterGunner01

AIP, while being a force multiplier, complicates logistics and raises life-cycle costs as a sub effectively has 2 propulsion systems. I’d argue the real coming revolution is lithium ion batteries, which Japan is investing in and all the other contenders are working on. You get higher endurance with a shorter logistics footprint.

While the Soryu may have the least range, it’s the lowest risk option as both Euro designs are still concepts with neither having built a conventional boat of that size.


4 posted on 07/23/2015 7:30:38 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson