There's no periscope. The new subs see the world through a photonic mast, which sends high-definition video, infrared images and other information by wire into the command center.
There's no periscope. The new subs see the world through a photonic mast, which sends high-definition video, infrared images and other information by wire into the command center.
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The Warner has no keel. The 337-foot submarine was assembled by welding together approximately 50-foot sections of hull, which had most of what's needed in each section already built in. Here the forward section of the Virginia-class submarine North Carolina is shown under construction in 2006.
The Warner has no keel. The 337-foot submarine was assembled by welding together approximately 50-foot sections of hull, which had most of what's needed in each section already built in. Here the forward section of the Virginia-class submarine North Carolina is shown under construction in 2006.
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Personal space is at a premium, especially if you're tall. Most crew bunks, stacked atop each other, are only about 6 and a half feet long. And there aren't enough for all the sailors. If you're visiting, expect to sleep in the torpedo room between the torpedoes.
Personal space is at a premium, especially if you're tall. Most crew bunks, stacked atop each other, are only about 6 and a half feet long. And there aren't enough for all the sailors. If you're visiting, expect to sleep in the torpedo room between the torpedoes.
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Laundry is a problem. There's one clothes washer and dryer for the entire crew of 135. Re-use those socks, sailor!
Laundry is a problem. There's one clothes washer and dryer for the entire crew of 135. Re-use those socks, sailor!
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Dolphins love subs. USS John Warner Cmdr. Dan Caldwell said that when subs are cruising along the surface, dolphins are swimming along with them 90% of the time. Here a dolphin swims in front of the USS John Warner during its sea trials in May. Submariners actually wear medals on their uniforms that have dolphins on them.
Dolphins love subs. USS John Warner Cmdr. Dan Caldwell said that when subs are cruising along the surface, dolphins are swimming along with them 90% of the time. Here a dolphin swims in front of the USS John Warner during its sea trials in May. Submariners actually wear medals on their uniforms that have dolphins on them.
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