Navy, DARPA Seek Smaller Submarines

From: Sea Power | Date: February 1, 2005| Author: Hamilton, Robert A | Copyright information

Smaller May Be Better

DARPA and the Navy assess huge changes in sub design to find out if smaller is better.

* Sonar arrays might be fitted into the skin of the sub, eliminating the sonar dome.

* A smaller power plant - leading to elimination of reduction gears that weigh tons - is one key to success.

* External weapons stowage and retractable bow planes also will get a look.

The Navy and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) plan to pour $97...

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