AIP submarines are cheaper and more stealthy in shallow water than nuclear submarines.[1] They have less power and are slower and smaller than nuclear-powered ones.[1] Due to their small size they have fewer weapons.[1] Nuclear-powered submarines can sustain faster speeds for a longer amount of time.[1] Nuclear submarines typically carry around 40 torpedos while non-nuclear submarines carry around 20.[^1] They also do not require oxidizers to operate the propulsion system.[2]
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- [1] H I Sutton, Apex Predators: AIP Submarines Explained by Covert Shores (Air Independent Propulsion), (Jul. 30, 2021). Accessed: Nov. 28, 2022. [Online Video]. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2QS_aEsVuw
- [2] W. Chen, T. Liang, and V. Dinavahi, “Comprehensive Real-Time Hardware-In-the-Loop Transient Emulation of MVDC Power Distribution System on Nuclear Submarine,” IEEE Open J. Ind. Electron. Soc., vol. 1, pp. 326–339, 2020, doi: 10.1109/OJIES.2020.3036731.
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