Titanium Submarines: The U.S. Navy Had to Say No Way

Titanium Submarines: The U.S. Navy Had to Say No Way

Summary and Key Points: The Soviet Union built the revolutionary Alfa-class submarines with titanium hulls, allowing them unmatched speed (41 mph underwater) and deep diving (over 1,100 feet). While titanium’s strength-to-weight ratio made subs lighter and faster, the construction was costly, complex, and dangerous. -Welding required airtight facilities filled with argon gas, and even minor […] The post Titanium Submarines: The U.S. Navy Had to …