US and Russian Nuclear Submarines how They Different #2 #shorts

Another big difference between U.S. and Russian nuclear submarines is the hull design. Russian submarines have two hulls. An outer light hull and an inner rigid hull that houses the crew. The space between the hulls houses the main ballast systems, with the light hull completely overlapping the hard hull. Advantages: increased buoyancy and survivability of the submarine. Disadvantages: less maneuverability, slow dive and surfacing, large size and weight of the submarine. American submarines have a single-hull design. The ballast tanks are mounted inside a sturdy hull. The disadvantages of this design are low buoyancy and hull vulnerability. Advantages are cost effectiveness, smaller and lighter submarines, no need for powerful engines and better maneuverability. This design approach, together with the use of a single reactor, makes U.S. submarines quieter than their Russian counterparts. #shorts #usnavy #Submarine #Nuclearweapons #Ships #War #Missile #Science #Education