Seawolves don't have the VLS but I believe could launch TLAMs from the torpedo tubes.
Seawolf has unique 660mm tubes afaik. That's why I mentioned Astute.
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Seawolves don't have the VLS but I believe could launch TLAMs from the torpedo tubes.
Koreans also chose li-ion(KSS-III Batch II). We should go that way. We can use Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries (200Wh/kg) that are safe for underwater use. If we want to be super extra safe we can go for Lithium Titanate (180Wh/kg). Medical tools have Lithium Titanate batteries because they satisfy the safety requirements of medical tools. We should replace all lead-acid batteries immediately. It is not a difficult process to replace existing batteries.In my opinion, AIP technology with fuel cells is the wrong way for submarines, although it has been used in several countries. The future is lithium-ion operation.
1) Very long underwater operation,
2) very direct response to the command,
3) very high underwater speed,
4) very short charging time,
5) low maintenance,
6) Known and more controllable technology,
7) Ease of construction and
8) Placement in submarine bodies.
Fuel cell operation is exactly the opposite of these.
The Japanese have realized this and equipped their last three SORYU class submarines and new Taygay class submarines with Li-Ion technology.
Koreans have chosen diesel engine + fuel cell AIP + Li-Ion for now (KSS-III Batch II).Koreans also chose li-ion. We should go that way. We can use Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries (200Wh/kg) that are safe for underwater use. If we want to be super extra safe we can go for Lithium Titanate (180Wh/kg). Medical tools have Lithium Titanate batteries because they satisfy the safety requirements of medical tools. We should replace all lead-acid batteries immediately. It is not a difficult process to replace existing batteries.
IMHO, AIP is unnecessary for mid-sized submarines like the Reis class. It is not worth the cost or the risks involved. Li-Ion batteries will provide enough underwater endurance. For heavier subs with VLS capability, the AIP system might be a good addition.Koreans have chosen diesel-electric + fuel cell AIP + Li-Ion for now ( KSS-III Batch II).
They don‘t believe in Li-Ion solely like the Japanese who deployed outdated Stirling AIP instead of fuel cell AIP for their first batch of Soryu class subs.
For later Soryu and Taigei class subs they didn‘t want to invest heavily in fuel cell AIP technology …
The first SORYU class boat with Stirling engine (SS 501-Soryu) cost $510 million.Koreans have chosen diesel engine + fuel cell AIP + Li-Ion for now ( KSS-III Batch II).
They don‘t believe in Li-Ion solely like the Japanese who deployed outdated Stirling AIP instead of fuel cell AIP for their first batch of Soryu class subs.
For later Soryu and Taigei class subs they didn‘t want to invest heavily in fuel cell AIP technology …
How difficult to develop AIP technology for Milden?NO!!
After TKMN paid a punishment of 100 million Euros to Turkey, the Germans insisted that the Turkish submarines must be refueled in Germany. But they didn't get through.
The Turkish submarines can get maintenance in Turkey but Greek submarines have to go to Germany.
AIP is a very valuable commodity in the submarine. You have to use this technology very sparingly. That's why AIP is primarily intended for creeping speed. Charging takes a very, very long time. Each additional knot reduces the underwater duration of the oversized. It also depends on the discipline of the crew. The Japanese have done 30 days underwater with their first SORYU's. For the Germans 16 days, for Italians 13 days, for the Greeks 11 days. The Japanese may have broken the record with their new SORYU's. Quite possibly. I am curious how long you Turkish submariners could stay under water.
Now i am trying to figure out if there are two sub launched tomahawks. I recall one that is installed via a capsule allowing vertical swim out, does another one have a capsule container as well? This would be challenging if so, maybe a separate capsule to allow swim-out? Appearantly i found out early versions are torpedo tube launched as well.Seawolves don't have the VLS but I believe could launch TLAMs from the torpedo tubes.
Attention! Spoiler alert .Yes, which Gezgin SLCM? The one that will launch from Reis and Gür, or the one that will launch from Milden?