Watching TV shows or movies that display Russia as a military superpower is almost surreal nowadays. - eviltoast

Was just watching Jack Ryan Season 3 and seeing the display of force and their movements causes some interesting dissonance given what we know now.

  • Hyperreality@kbin.social
    3·
    1 year ago

    diesel submarines can be quieter than nuclear subs when operating in electric mode, although their range is limited.

    • WindyRebel@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Thanks for answering seriously even when I didn’t.

      Interesting that they are quieter! I never would’ve guessed that. Thanks for sharing.

      • Hyperreality@kbin.social
        1·
        1 year ago

        I think the old ones are loud, but newer ones can be really quiet. IRC Sweden had one that did well in war games. Gotland class. France also has really modern ones.

        Basically they chugachugachugachuga, then go into battery mode and dissappear off sonar. Range is low obviously. Batteries don’t last that long.

        Don’t think the Russians have those though. Their navy has been a joke for over a century.

    • SokathHisEyesOpen@lemmy.ml
      2·
      1 year ago

      Range is infinitesimal comparatively. A nuclear submarine can operate continuously under water for 6 months. An old diesel sub needs to resurface after something like 12-18 hours.