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- 18 Jun 2016, 02:16
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Astute Class Attack Submarine (SSN) (RN)
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Re: Astute Class Attack Submarine (SSN) (RN)
IIRC, the Astute hull form uses 'laminar flow". It is meant to reduce drag and turbulence by keeping the layer of water smoothly attached to the hull for as much of the length as possible, meaning a general increase in cross-section along the length, with the thickest portion about 2/3 of the w...