Gofirstclass
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alnav, thanks for the Wiki link.
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Odds are it's a 688. Pretty good list here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship-Submarine_Recycling_Program
The stored component is actually a full segment of the hull. The reactor compartment as well as the spaces just forward and aft of the reactor are cut out of the sub's hull then that piece is stored. The core fuel is removed prior to the cut but other metals in the compartment have absorbed radiation over time so as to need storage.Great link , thanks . I also googled and it appears the currently decommissioned subs are the 688 class , mostly the older batches of them .
I,m blown away how huge this core is .
I know that the us navy wanted to put as much horsepower as possible in the fast attack subs but it appears this core is nearly the full diameter of the hull - simply amazing !
When I first hired on out there I was taken on a little tour.kn, thanks for the coordinates. Appreciate it.
So Greg, do you still glow in the dark?