Germany offers Stealth Submarine Technology along with BrahMos integration under 'Make in India'

[Hamartia Antidote]

I am curious to know the benefits of SSN over conventional AIP subs, besides the range of course

Since running out of fuel is not a major concern you can run at full-throttle for extended periods of time. You can travel quicker around. Plus you can use all that energy for other things like desalinization, lots of electrical gear, etc.

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

Since running out of fuel is not a major concern you can run at full-throttle for extended periods of time. You can travel quicker around. Plus you can use all that energy for other things like desalinization, lots of electrical gear, etc.

Just curious, did you serve in US military?

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Just curious, did you serve in US military?

Nope, just know some background on the US wanting a Nuclear Navy.

Actually many people don't realize how large and how much space a ship engine and fuel can take up to push/power a large ship.

For instance the newest cruise ship needs 6 engines the size of this:

Plus all the fuel storage tanks (you can imagine how massive they must be)

Some military ships use jet engines to get around the size issues