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Titanium Subs: The Navy Won't Build Them (Russia Certainly Did)
Summary and Key Points: During the Cold War, the Soviet Union experimented ... to pursue titanium for their submarines. -The high cost, difficulty in shaping, and potential risks in welding ...
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Russia's Titanium Submarines: Faster and Could Out Dive U.S. Navy
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union sought an edge in undersea ... the way down to 2,200 feet. Fashioning titanium to make a hull is no easy feat. Welding is difficult and the slightest mistake ...