amichiel@rodan.acs.syr.edu (Allen J Michielsen) (06/19/91)
From: amichiel@rodan.acs.syr.edu (Allen J Michielsen) This is a (terribly) edited piece of info on world subs from some time ago. I was wondering if anybody had any more info on the classifications (SSN, SSGN, SSBN, SSB, & SS) as well as powerplant and drive information. Such as Diesel powered, usually 4x 16 cyl engines approx 3500 cu in each, OR Nuclear power, heavy water breeder - french design. Further, I have read (unknown sources) that nuclear subs do exist that do not have batteries onboard that can operate the sub for more than about 10 minutes. More info on this would be welcome also. Lastly, a type name TR1700 was indicated, but I don't see a country of origin or any information on it. This would be welcome too. SSN HAN First produced by China in 1974. SSGN CHARLIE I First produced by the USSR in 1988. SSBN XIA First produced by China in 1987. SSB GOLF First produced by the USSR in 1964. SS HAI LUNG First produced by the Netherlands in 1987. Type 209/1500 W. Germ '86 /1400 '89 /1300 '76 /1200 '80 OBERON First produced by the United Kingdom in 1976. WHISKEY First produced by the USSR in 1960. KILO First produced by the USSR. ROMEO First produced by the USSR. MING First produced by China in 1975. FOXTROT First produced by the USSR in 1958. AGOSTA First produced by France in 1979. DAPHNE First produced by France in 1970. MACKEREL First produced by the US in 1965. HEROJ First produced by Yugoslavia in 1968. SAVA First produced by Yugoslavia in 1978. -- Al. Michielsen, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University InterNet: amichiel@rodan.acs.syr.edu amichiel@sunrise.acs.syr.edu Bitnet: AMICHIEL@SUNRISE