Going To Be Even Larger Than The Sea Wolf Class
At the end of the day, we are aware that the SSN(X) needs many arms and features if we want it to be on a competitive level for it’s competitors. Ultimately, this means that it needs to have a larger hull than the ones we can see on previous models. Previous models had a capacity of either 7,800 or 9,100 tons, which simply isn’t enough.
Going To Be Even Larger Than The Sea Wolf Class
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Two Types Of Fuel Might power the Engine
Similarly to the size of the vessel, a lot of power is needed to fuel it. The new design will need an engine that runs on more than just diesel-electric but also on nuclear power. This will take quite some planning to ensure it can be created.
The Engine Might Be Powered By Two Types Of Fuel