Comments on: SEAL Ship: Silent But Deadly

By: Godfrey

Godfrey — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:29:52 +0000

AHOY…THERE, I hear Zolatone makes for a great color variable. And catipillar genorators are powerful even when used for tugs. Batteries heavy but dependable. Finally double up on cable for those cat’s, .… you all feel me. SOUND stream amps with JBL SUBS?? got to have some tunes. Solong you privateer and good work always. 0629hrs Oct. 03,2007 West Coast

By: Johnathan Swart

Johnathan Swart — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:32:32 +0000

Do they need more carbon fiber? We have 1000s of yards available!

By: Zach P. Cotronis

Zach P. Cotronis — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:06:27 +0000

Well, it sounds like a pretty good project. It still needs lots of finishing touches though, like :
a) Range is quite short.
b) Diesel is not THE fuel for such ops.
c) vibs to be dealt with.
d) Sharp edges to be taken care of.
Let draughtsmen think of “KNOX type destroyers” first before they start planning on something new. Take care

By: Jerome Little

Jerome Little — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:57:01 +0000

Is this yet another Congressional Plus-up program just to feed the needy? This boat was not built for NSW nor is it a SOCOM program of record. It is only a technology demonstrator. However, the Navy and NSW had the Norwegian ship KNM SKJOLD (www.knmskjold.org) for a year from 2001–2002 but chose to learn nothing from it. Stealth design, Composite hull etc; Shame on us for not pursuing it.…

By: paul

paul — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:30:45 +0000

It’s an awesome design,and has two excellent
features,it must be the correct eye sore correction for NSW Community.

By: capt dave

capt dave — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:04:43 +0000

But how do you get a ship this big to the other side of the world in a hurry? With only a 500 mile range (250 miles each way) it would need refueling very close to any action. It seems more intelligent to find a design that can be airlifted.

By: barry

barry — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:41:37 +0000

Seal missions typically need stealth at every step. If the new “surface vehicle” is delivered by a large deck amphib the mission is flawed from the start. An SDV or ADSV delivered by a sub would seem to have better covertness from start to finish and provide better protection for the Seals.

By: Sea Serpent

Sea Serpent — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 23:42:35 +0000

This is a remarkable concept — BUT — On Station Time is remarkably low. With the advertised size parameters it would appear that the three man crew should be able to remain on station for a week or more!

By: Wayne Salmon

Wayne Salmon — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 15:51:21 +0000

The concept is solid, BUT, what will the ship do when old man ocean decides to go to sea state 6 or above? Such a sea state limitation would limit its use. Is this ship a calm waters ship only?

By: shantrice

shantrice — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 21:00:13 +0000

Hello Guys,
I am fond that I am a member of this site, I am active duty on recruiting duty and now this clarifies why it is imperative and such a high demand for seals, the pressure for us to sign a qualified seal is so high priority at this time but I see the big picture and why there is a rush to find and sign them.
Thanx