• @Rivalarrival
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    146 months ago

    Nuclear is quieter than diesel, but louder than electric. Diesel subs are on diesel for transit to/from their patrol area, and on battery for their short-range patrol. Nuclear subs are much quieter during transit, but slightly louder during a long-range patrol.

    Nuclear subs have to continuously pump cooling water; diesel-electrics can shut down pretty much everything that makes noise.