Published Resources Details Journal Article
- Title
- Subs in the littoral: Diesels just blowing smoke?
- In
- U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings
- Imprint
- vol. 133, no. 6, 39234, pp. 40-43
- Description
Accession No.3463
- Abstract
The article discusses the merits and demerits of diesel-powered submarines over nuclear-propelled submarines, used for conducting undersea operations in littoral waters. It was believed that diesel submarines would be able to penetrate closer to shore, were more manoeuvrable and cost less.