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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_submarine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_submarine Says that the reactor also powers other systems. And someti
by 2muchcoffeeman 8y ago
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_submarine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_submarine
Says that the reactor also powers other systems. And sometimes the motor is electric.
Makes sense. Why would you build a nuclear reactor and then only use the steam to power the motor?
- sandworm101 8y agoTiny generator compared to overall reactor power. Standard diesel engines also produce far more motive power than electrical capacity.