The Russians didn't even want to use titanium in their airplanes - Mikoyan
complained that they limited its use in his designs.



"James Johnson" wrote in message
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The Russians made a few titanium hulled military subs as they are the worlds
largest supplier of titanium. Titanium is very expensive and incredibly
difficult to work with. US subs use special steel alloys (Congress would have
a
collective heart attack at the cost of a titanium hull), titanium is reserved
for deep diving research vessels - though the DSRV might be titanium- I'd have
to check..

JJ

On 27 Nov 2003 08:31:50 -0800, (Joe) wrote:

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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I always thought modern submarines were made out
of titanium and aluminum.


So are the 120 foot crewboats I ran. I wonder what thoses big steel
balls next to the compass were for? And that funny chart with all the
heading numbers.

Those big titanium hulls are full of what? Besides people. Do you
think all that stuff might cause deviation?

Joe
MSV RedCloud ......With a set of 6" balls of steel.


S.Simon


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Hey Simple,

As Coast Guard Licensed Capt and you wonder how accurate the compasses
to compasses are on the Coast Guard Cutter, Ice breakers? How about the
US Navy Ships?

Your Mind isn't keeping up with your exercising and fasting body Going
(Sea-nile) doesn't make you a better sailorG Get rid of that myopic
brain set and realize Ocean Lines, Steel Tugs. Submarines, etc are all
steel with accurate compasses.

Wonder no longer Simple. They are all safely been Boxed and
accurateSMILE

"WE CAN DRINK TO THAT!"

Wish you lived closer so we could brake bread together and discuss all
the things we have to be Thankful For.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Ole Thom

P/S I make a pretty good pie, thanks to US Navy Mess Cooking time


James Johnson
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