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Apex Predators: AIP Submarines Explained by Covert Shores (Air Independent Propulsion)

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  • čas přidán 12. 08. 2024
  • In 2006 a US Navy aircraft carrier, the Ronald Reagan, was sunk by a Swedish submarine during exercises. What made the Swedish submarine so important that the US Navy wanted to ship one to San Diego for testing? The answer, something called "AIP".
    Covert Shores style quick guide to Air Independent Propulsion (or Power) submarines. Termed AIP, this technology makes modern submarines more stealthy. See also on my Covert Shores Website www.hisutton.com/World%20surve...

Komentáře • 382

  • @suspiciousperson5324
    @suspiciousperson5324 Před 2 lety +23

    Your 'free' style of speaking is more akin to a uni lecture and a very easy on the ears.

  • @scottstewart5784
    @scottstewart5784 Před 2 lety +193

    If you didn't mention the lack of a script, we wouldn't have even thought about it. Plus, you know so much about the subjects, your organic presentation is, for me anyway, easier to process because it's conversational.

  • @ralphfeatherstone7813
    @ralphfeatherstone7813 Před 3 lety +175

    It is wonderful to have a factual source of information from a recognized authority on the subject of underwater technology. Thank you. Please keep up the great work.

    • @kelinrkp
      @kelinrkp Před 2 lety

      Would be even better if we were told what AIP is, not what the letters stand for, but what it is.

    • @Tomartyr
      @Tomartyr Před 2 lety +4

      ​@@kelinrkp Wikipedia describes several types of AIP but is fairly bare of references, which makes sense as I'd expect everybody to be keeping their own special blend a secret.

    • @Brettmlyons
      @Brettmlyons Před 2 lety +2

      I feel exactly the same way. A true educator.

    • @rushymoto
      @rushymoto Před 2 lety +3

      @@kelinrkp Clue is in the name. It is propulsion and power without surface air and also not being nuclear powered as that would render it obsolete. And given that the batteries dont last as long as one would like without recharging, that would need surface air.

    • @maquettemusic1623
      @maquettemusic1623 Před 2 lety +3

      @@kelinrkp Did you just not watch the video. 6:28

  • @6507bankston
    @6507bankston Před 2 lety +10

    I liked the expertise, the calm lack of hype, especially there was no anxious sound track music

  • @DOUGLAS55ish
    @DOUGLAS55ish Před 2 lety +12

    When I was on the USS PUFFER SSN 652, we sank the USS KITTY HAWK CV 63 three times during exercises in 1975.

  • @theeddorian
    @theeddorian Před 2 lety +42

    The original "AIP" submarine was the Ictineo II built by a Spanish engineer around the time of the American Civil War. The Ictineo's power system was based on s chemical process that produced oxygen as a by-product providing air for the crew as well. The vessel was also the first double hull dsesign, amazingly built of wood, and capable of powered operation to a depth 90 feet.

    • @Thadude701
      @Thadude701 Před 2 lety +6

      I do not remember that sub in submarine school,but there it is.

    • @theeddorian
      @theeddorian Před 2 lety +17

      @@Thadude701 When I first read about the Ictineo II I came to suspect that Jules Verne might have modeled his _Nautilus_ on it. The Ictineo II actually had two propulsion systems - one, air breathing for the surface and a chemical, oxygen emitting power system for submerged activity.

    • @hypervious8878
      @hypervious8878 Před 2 lety +2

      Wow

    • @stupitdog9686
      @stupitdog9686 Před 2 lety +6

      I think there is a copy of it on shore near the cruise ship harbour in Barcalonia. Can't believe it's not more important!

  • @Veldtian1
    @Veldtian1 Před 2 lety +6

    That jolly gentleman from The Sub Brief sent me, great work Mr Sutton.

  • @neues3691
    @neues3691 Před 3 lety +73

    The German Type212A traversed from Germany to Spain submerged for 14 days straight without surfacing or snorkeling. Given what you said about the need to ventilate the boat, I wonder whether that was just clever wording (as in we didn't snorkel to recharge the batteries) or whether they have a work around.

    • @davidmurphy8190
      @davidmurphy8190 Před 2 lety +9

      I can see why the Walter turbine powered submarines appeared to be such a radical leap forward for submarines.

    • @sergarlantyrell7847
      @sergarlantyrell7847 Před 2 lety +29

      They could burn oxygen candles to extend their duration, though it's not exactly a permanent solution. There are only 27 people on board a Type 212 sub too, so there aren't that many to use up the oxygen.

    • @paladin0654
      @paladin0654 Před 2 lety +6

      212As carry LOX.

    • @SA-xf1eb
      @SA-xf1eb Před 2 lety +21

      LOX and CO2 scrubbers.

    • @RealOlawo
      @RealOlawo Před 2 lety +23

      the 212 doesn't need to ventilate. It has CO2 cleaner and the refresh the air with oxigen from the fuel cell system.

  • @bryantcurtis2665
    @bryantcurtis2665 Před rokem +2

    My father, Jesse J. Bryant, chief electrician, submarines Atlantic 1946-67(U.S.S. Skipjack etc.) would have liked this channel.

  • @Corsair8X
    @Corsair8X Před 3 lety +8

    I want to echo Joel’s comments. Thought I knew a fair amount and realize how little I knew. That was very informative.

  • @philsalvatore3902
    @philsalvatore3902 Před rokem +4

    Not mentioned are radioisotope power systems. The General Purpose Heat Source module, or GPHS, is the essential building block for the radioisotope generators used by NASA. These modules contain and protect the plutonium-238 (or Pu-238) fuel that gives off heat for producing electricity. The fuel is fabricated into ceramic pellets of plutonium-238 oxide (238PuO2) and encapsulated in a protective casing of iridium, forming a fueled clad. Fueled clads are encased within nested layers of carbon-based material and placed within an aeroshell housing to comprise the complete GPHS module. There are proposals out there to use these as an AIP power source. The GPHS modules would have to be carried outside of the pressure hull where seawater becomes their radiation shield just as seawater was used to shield the reactor on the NR-1 nuclear mini-sub.

  • @joeljacobchandy3838
    @joeljacobchandy3838 Před 3 lety +17

    Knew about AIP but never really understood it till I saw this video so thanks Mr Sutton looking forward to more both on ur website and this channel

  • @udp1073
    @udp1073 Před 2 lety +8

    I took part in the construction of the first two U212 for the Italian Navy (classe Todaro).. according to what peeps told me those subs are virtually impossible to find when running on fuel cell, they did some testing and they found out they are quieter than nuclear powered subs.. sure, they are smaller and the amount of machinery is reduced, with amount in total noise reduction.. but they really are confident to be able to do their business and sneak away uncaught... thanks for the amazing video

    • @wolf310ii
      @wolf310ii Před 2 lety +1

      It not really hard to be quieter than a nuclear sub, a nuclear sub can switch from steam turbine to e-motor, but it cant just turn of the reactor.
      A U-boat like the Typ 212 can shut off everything

    • @elijahrobinson2362
      @elijahrobinson2362 Před rokem +3

      Battery power has no reactor or pump noise for the cooling circuit.
      A modern diesel boat is quieter, mechanically speaking, than a nuclear powered vessel…but the type of hull and coating may be noisier for a diesel boat.

    • @teeanahera8949
      @teeanahera8949 Před rokem +1

      @@wolf310iiI think you mean turn *off not turn of.

    • @grahamstrouse1165
      @grahamstrouse1165 Před 10 měsíci

      AIP subs are the kings of the shallows. You don’t want to mess with them in them in the littorals.

  • @stefanratkiewicz
    @stefanratkiewicz Před 3 lety +5

    This is Good Stuff . The Jive Turkey brought me here . Hope you don't mind.

  • @davidatticus5179
    @davidatticus5179 Před 2 lety +3

    I really like the ‘unscripted’ nature of your presentations because you retain a fact-filled, cogent, and coherent narrative that does not wander aimlessly and yet retains a conversational tone, very listenable and easily ‘digested’.
    Please do not slick the channel up with scripting. Its not needed. Your graphics and cutaways are great, and are the only ‘icing’ this rewarding cake of a channel needed to be a satisfying treat at every offering. Bravo sir, well done! I have learned a lot here and it has kindled a renewed interest in a subject i thought i had learned enough about. I am happy to to say that i was mistaken! 👍🏼

  • @sailor5026
    @sailor5026 Před 2 lety +4

    Very good. Very organized. Concise. Comprehensive. Thank you.

  • @cmonkey63
    @cmonkey63 Před 2 lety +15

    A lot of good information here, calmly presented. I'm a submarine nerd, so there.
    A tip for recording audio, for recording training videos I use a mid-range gaming headset with a boom mic. Not too expensive, and it eliminates the room echo which helps people who have English as a second language.
    Looking forward to more videos!

  • @willemkaret1568
    @willemkaret1568 Před 3 měsíci

    Very clear explanations and still relevant in 2024. Thank you for this presentation.

  • @Mute_Nostril_Agony
    @Mute_Nostril_Agony Před 2 lety +30

    Love this content! Keep it coming. Great to have good content like this from such a knowledgeable source. Seen lots of reports on your stuff from Sub Brief. I never knew about the hydrogen peroxide step and the energy density of lithium batteries

  • @southwestnomad7495
    @southwestnomad7495 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for making this. A suggestion: Please move the mic closer to your mouth, as when it is not close, the room acoustics quickly muddy your voice, and it becomes necessary for some of us to turn on subtitles. Thanks again.

  • @alanfenick1103
    @alanfenick1103 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you for explaining AIP pros and cons in an understandable manner!

  • @TheESS1
    @TheESS1 Před rokem +1

    H I Sutton is a true legend. Like all your content.

  • @haroldb1856
    @haroldb1856 Před 2 lety +3

    In the late 80s, I read about research into Stirling engines for powering submarines. It took a while, but it's fun to see it finally taking off.

  • @YouTubeareCunts
    @YouTubeareCunts Před měsícem

    It's refreshing to have a real person do it & not cold, & often things are said wrong AI .. Thumbs up from me..

  • @ElevendyWOT
    @ElevendyWOT Před 2 lety +1

    Your cut-aways are beautiful by the way. Thank you for adding them in your talks.

  • @allborn6782
    @allborn6782 Před 2 lety +1

    Finally somebody who can explain a topic ... Thank you we are NoT engineers... Thank you again

  • @pushkarranade
    @pushkarranade Před 3 lety +5

    Very well narrated

  • @aditj
    @aditj Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for the explanation on how the modern AIP is used! It makes a lot more sense now.

  • @johnh8615
    @johnh8615 Před 2 lety +2

    The best style and content version of any military hardware videos on utube. Wish we had more of this . Keep it up I’m so sure you will be top of your group.

  • @danko6582
    @danko6582 Před 3 měsíci

    Ms Paint?! You have to be the best Ms Paint artist I've seen.

  •  Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the comprehensive presentation

  • @stihlpancakes661
    @stihlpancakes661 Před rokem

    When one is as knowledgeable and passionate about their content, such as yourself. Writing a script would take away from your enthusiasm and passion, explaining things you love!
    Thank you for sharing your passion with us!!

  • @beefgoat80
    @beefgoat80 Před 2 lety +2

    I dig your videos. They're informative and not over the top. Really works for me.

  • @kimkeam2094
    @kimkeam2094 Před 2 lety +3

    Very impressive! I had no real concept how AIP worked. I really appreciate the information. Thanks

  • @chriscunnane1512
    @chriscunnane1512 Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos are like a great movie: I need to see them a few times and then I'm rewinding to catch what I missed the first time. The fact that You're "winging it" is remarkable.
    Thanks

  • @rath6599
    @rath6599 Před 2 lety +2

    Hello Mr Sutton, please do keep them coming. There's definitely an audience for this!

  • @philkipnis740
    @philkipnis740 Před 2 lety +3

    I love your expertise as well as how you present your material. I've learned a lot from you and your biggest fan, Aaron. Please, please keep up your videos, they are very informative

  • @leosam7097
    @leosam7097 Před 3 lety +6

    Greece actually build 3 AIP subs (Type 214) with german AIP like others and troubleshoot and modify/repaired the first one of the class build in kiel. (it had ballast balance problems because of an inadequate pumps) also retrofitted a 209 with the german AIP. (Skaramanga Shipyard at athens)
    As far as i currently know the shipyard at skaramanga, athens still has the capability for building/service/repair/modify them (209s,212s,214s) but not the management, clients or funds.

  • @tamasmihaly1
    @tamasmihaly1 Před 2 lety +1

    You are a very good speaker and educator, Mr Sutton. Thank you.

  • @JeKramxel
    @JeKramxel Před 3 lety +3

    Very interesting and informative, as expected. Actually learned lots of new things, appreciate it!

  • @jobybhatt
    @jobybhatt Před 2 lety +3

    Very nicely explained with accuracy.

  • @RealOlawo
    @RealOlawo Před 2 lety +1

    It is exactly the other way round. The AIP system is not used to power the motor directly. In case of the fuel cell system you need to power the batteri. Specialy because the output of the fuell cell can not be changed. You need to run it on the same output to have full efficency. So you couldn't adjust the power output to the demand of the motor. That is why you use the battteri as a buffer.

  • @alcibiade7705
    @alcibiade7705 Před 3 lety +7

    Great video! Informative and well done.

  • @iantaylor230
    @iantaylor230 Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoyable and informative video. Thanks Mr Sutton.

  • @maxt9657
    @maxt9657 Před 3 lety +7

    Nice video, I love your website as well!

  • @tylerjohn4607
    @tylerjohn4607 Před 3 lety +4

    I also thought I knew more! Thanks for all the info!

  • @welshpete12
    @welshpete12 Před 2 lety +3

    Very informative and interesting , thank you for posting !

  • @mikehoshall6150
    @mikehoshall6150 Před 2 lety +1

    Great info, I really enjoy your coverage of the material

  • @geoffreywallington2930
    @geoffreywallington2930 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Canada's recent Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) is expected to have an AIP requirement with fisrt 'off-the-shelf" or MOTS submarine to be delivered around 2035.

  • @thlimtherm6702
    @thlimtherm6702 Před 3 lety +5

    Love this stuff man keep it up!

  • @Iamthelolrus
    @Iamthelolrus Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for the video. I loved the narco sub vid as well. Any strange or lesser know sub or sub type would be my suggestion but I think I'll watch anything you make.

  • @006bloody
    @006bloody Před rokem

    Great information, great graphics, easy to understand. Thank you sir

  • @dennisfox8673
    @dennisfox8673 Před 2 lety +3

    I’ve watched one video of yours and have subscribed, this was a very good presentation. Speaking as someone who does a fair amount of public speaking, I like your “semi-scripted” approach. Granted it’s how I usually do it, so perhaps I am not fully impartial! Whenever speaking on a topic that you have a solid command of (like you do here) making an outline to organize, and if necessary remind you of your key points, helps keep a relaxed and conversational tone. For instance, I was very engaged the entire and the video felt much shorter than 23 minutes.
    Of course, everyone is different, and if you would feel more comfortable scripting it all out, I’d say go for it.
    Cheers!

  • @raditya5663
    @raditya5663 Před 2 lety +2

    More videos please.... likely this chabbel is old but not frequent upload

  • @raybans4980
    @raybans4980 Před 2 lety +1

    Really well done.

  • @skydive1424
    @skydive1424 Před 2 lety

    Just subscribed; the amount of technical information in your video’s is both impressive and captivating

  • @vikingskuld
    @vikingskuld Před 2 lety

    Just found your channel and I am fairly impressed. Great job on these videos. They information you put in these is great. Thank you. Can't wait to see your other vids.

  • @leoncioco3305
    @leoncioco3305 Před 2 lety +2

    Very interesting topic. Thanks.

  • @mrmabyr
    @mrmabyr Před 8 měsíci

    Very good work sir! I think you are one of the very few wonk/geek influencers that doesn’t require a script. I’m so influenced I’m going to start using MS Paint and get my high end art career going!

  • @vladshlepchencko9988
    @vladshlepchencko9988 Před 2 lety +1

    Good review, thanks!

  • @ritchiewhaitmore455
    @ritchiewhaitmore455 Před 2 lety +3

    Greets from Scandinavia! Nice!

  • @SeraphimSiN
    @SeraphimSiN Před 2 lety +1

    I appreciate your videos very much. Thank you.

  • @cernsttx
    @cernsttx Před 3 lety +20

    Loving the content! Keep em' coming.
    Consider investing in a more quality microphone as well. Will make it easier to listen. Thanks

  • @964cuplove
    @964cuplove Před 2 lety

    The chapter list you incorporate is really a great feature !!!

  • @stevecummins324
    @stevecummins324 Před 2 měsíci

    There's a very old tech called a tromp. Originally used to generate compressed air for use in early blast furnaces... Column of water flowing down a vertical pipe at sufficent speed that water bubbles are pulled down the water column. As the bubbles descend they are compressed to the pressure of water at that depth. Somewhat akin to cavitation, but the bubbles don't collapse, only shrink.. If the pipe then goes horizontal, or into a separator tank, the air wants to rise to be at top of tank/pipe.
    I'm thinking a snorkel through which a mix of water and air bubbles was sucked down to a submerged sub, would work as an air compressor. The compressed air could be fed to an oxygen concentrator and then into compressed gas tanks.

  • @justjohn9067
    @justjohn9067 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video. Appreciated.

  • @camiemengineer
    @camiemengineer Před 2 lety +2

    Very good effort for a non-scripted effort. Also not rattling off ten to the dozen, (fast speech) is a very good and viewer-appreciated choice. You should consider monetising your videos if you want more exposure by CZcams. Just have one advert and CZcams might simply just match it. I think you qualify for monetisation with your viewers count. All the best and good luck .. again good video .. although needs more meat to fully satisfy Engineers!

  • @BrightBlueJim
    @BrightBlueJim Před 2 lety +3

    Very nice presentation. I hope to see more about uncrewed submarines soon.

  • @herohero-fw1vc
    @herohero-fw1vc Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you very much for making this video. I value your videos & website very much.

  • @TheESS1
    @TheESS1 Před rokem

    Love the video format by the way!👌

  • @hsolorza
    @hsolorza Před rokem

    Excellent analysis.

  • @bryanoflynn5938
    @bryanoflynn5938 Před 2 lety +2

    Great videos, thank you.

  • @edjoecdn
    @edjoecdn Před 2 lety +1

    Very much enjoyed the video. Might I suggest some sound dampening on the walls / hard surfaces for that wee echo, and those page turns. Everything else was perfect! Great presentation.

  • @Kompressor594
    @Kompressor594 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the overview!

  • @mcukierman
    @mcukierman Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice information. Then you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @BK-uf6qr
    @BK-uf6qr Před 2 lety +2

    Great job!!

  • @scrapperstacker8629
    @scrapperstacker8629 Před 2 lety

    Great video!! Lots of good information.

  • @Nathan-ng1jt
    @Nathan-ng1jt Před 2 lety

    Sub Brief brought me here. Thank you for the fascinating content.

  • @TheCodbutt
    @TheCodbutt Před 2 lety

    Good stuff. Your material is very interesting.

  • @NotThatBob
    @NotThatBob Před 2 lety +2

    WOW really interesting. Thank you so much.

  • @fagerlivegen9
    @fagerlivegen9 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your professionel presentation and awesom graphics. Very good! :-) Greetings from Norway.

  • @rooseveltbrentwood9654
    @rooseveltbrentwood9654 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi, I wondered over here from Sub Brief. Keep it up, I’m enjoying your content.

  • @jimmythehand4248
    @jimmythehand4248 Před 2 lety +2

    Great stuff!

  • @canusakommando9692
    @canusakommando9692 Před 2 lety +1

    A low powered glider mode has always interested me. By moving a cylinder in the bow forward and back requires little power. By taking in water then push it out allows the sub to accend and dive . The sub would be silent as it rises and dives . By doing this the sub would move forward through the water. Rise over run .
    I made a glider sub model in school that would stop and charge it's batteries by solar energy. It may not be practical in a military environment but one could travel the world in a diy personal sub. I have always wondered why no one has ever done this? Just a thought.

  • @311jbknight
    @311jbknight Před 2 lety

    With all the heat generated around the boats from electronics and atmosphere controls (CO-H2 burners, CO2 scrubbers O2 generators, heaters for ventilation) it would seem putting small sterling engines around the boat would be effecient. The O2 generators currently discharge hydrogen overboard but could be stored in external tanks to use.
    Lots of possibilities for different AIP on subs.
    Good video, thanks for making.

  • @nicolaiby1846
    @nicolaiby1846 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos man, cheers!

  • @bassmith448bassist5
    @bassmith448bassist5 Před 2 lety +1

    Just found you!!! Liked and subbed immediately!!! Keep the content coming

  • @georgesmith8113
    @georgesmith8113 Před 2 lety

    Great video!
    👍👊😎

  • @mhamma6560
    @mhamma6560 Před 2 lety +8

    "air" trips some people up -- atmospheric independent power is a better fit.

  • @patrickchase5614
    @patrickchase5614 Před 2 lety

    This is the first public "AIP explainers" I've heard that accurately outlines the considerations around using AIP to charge batteries: It's an inefficient way to operate at low speed and therefore not often done, but may be necessary in a pinch if the batteries are depleted and the sub commander recognizes a need to go fast before they have an opportunity to snorkel again.
    So for example if a sub ran its batteries down while disengaging at high speed after an attack, but wanted to be able to reengage in the future (again at high speed) without first giving its position away by snorkeling, then it might make tactical sense to charge the batteries from AIP in the interim.

  • @Big.Ron1
    @Big.Ron1 Před 2 lety

    Very interesting. Thank you.

  • @saksham_agarwal
    @saksham_agarwal Před 2 lety +1

    So, basically, use your batteries as less as possible to conserve battery power, so that if high speed maneuvers, chasing warships is reqd, batteries are there. Meanwhile you lurk around the region with AIP because AIP provides just enough power to loiter around. As soon as you require power, switch to batteries.

  • @berthamoen4488
    @berthamoen4488 Před 2 lety +1

    In its newest submarines Japan stopped using AIP because the modern batteries have a lot more endurance so AIP wasn't needed anymore.

  • @kl0wnkiller912
    @kl0wnkiller912 Před 2 lety +1

    Just a bit of trivia I have read: The peroxide (Walther) power plants were really good but as you said they tended to explode when mixed with seawater. They also had issues with range as they use a lot of Peroxide and the Peroxide was rather corrosive and tended to eat through the tanks (return to the first sentence). The German Type 21 was the most advanced submarine in the world at the end of WW2 and was originally designed to run on Walther engines but the design was converted to diesel electric due to the delays in developing the Walther units. Even so, the Type 21 was so good that for years after the war, foreign powers were going around salvaging scuttled 21s and reconditioning them for use or evaluation. Most immediate post-war submarine designs were based on the Type 21 German design. Had it not been for the delays in developing the Walther units the Type 21 may have entered the war much earlier and that would have been really bad for the Allies.
    BTW: If China can steal the technology they you can bet they are 'working on it'.

    • @wolf310ii
      @wolf310ii Před 2 lety

      It would had change almost nothing, they converted the plans for the Typ XVIII to the Typ XXI in less than 3 month and when they start to build the Typ XXI the both Typ XVIII prototyps wherer still not finish, so even without the delay, the serial constuction of the Typ XVIII would have started at around the same time the construction of the Typ XXI started.
      Also the peroxide should be stored in large rubber bags between the inner and outer hull, so corrosion of the tanks would be a problem.

  • @964cuplove
    @964cuplove Před 2 lety +2

    Sounds like the Swedish submarines would be worth an extensive video, also interesting the various incidents with Russians ?

    • @philsalvatore3902
      @philsalvatore3902 Před rokem

      The Swedish boats are designed for the shallow waters and greater salinity of the Baltic Sea. They are not deep diving boats and not fast either. Their acoustic properties are tailored to the salinity and density of the Baltic. That may not be ideal in the Pacific or even the North Atlantic.

  • @DevinAWhiting
    @DevinAWhiting Před 2 lety

    very well done ,thank you.

  • @jamesduda6017
    @jamesduda6017 Před 2 lety

    Great video

  • @benhopwood3130
    @benhopwood3130 Před 2 lety

    Great video keep it up!

  • @railgap
    @railgap Před 2 lety

    It took me a few videos to realize how many deadpan jokes you were sneaking in. Thank you for doing you.

  • @ancienthistorytube1921

    Thank you for this video. Nicely done. One small correction on users: Turkey is a future, not current user. They'll put their 1st boat in the water probably in 2023 or 24.
    And some trivia: Greece operates 4xType214s and 1 upgraded 209 all with German fuel cells. The 209 was cut in half and the AIP compartment was added. Delivery of the 1st 214 was delayed four years as Greece, the 1st country to order the type, would not accept delivery. The 1st boat demonstrated problems during sea trials. Some of which concerned the AIP. By now all fixed and the type is doing well in export sales.