Secret Propellers


Secret Propellers
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By: jbottero @ 2007-09-03 00:36:27
Description: US submarines are designed for speed and stealth. The Navy takes great pains to keep this technology a secret. The most critical part of that secret is the design of the propellers that drive the subs and keep them quiet. Usually, the propellers are shrouded or covered by a large tent. Bird's Eye found this one out in the open.

Not that in most Bird's Eye and Google images, this area is covered by a large tent structure.
More Info: www.monstermaritime.com
Location: Bangor, Washington (WA), United States (US)
@ 47.74371700, -122.73003600
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jbottero @ 2007-09-03 00:39:57
jbottero's picture Also discussed here:

http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/09/02/1929234
kjfitz @ 2007-09-03 06:16:28
kjfitz's picture Great find!

http://cnair.top81.cn/sub/039.jpg
jbottero @ 2007-09-03 12:10:11
jbottero's picture It is kind of neat. Some of the debate says it's not as secret as all that, but it's certainly a rare glimpse!

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