48 (Hunt for) Red October being realized? Navy announces new "caterpillar propulsion" (magnetohydrodynamic) for the USS Montana submarine. (www.navalnews.com) posted 217 days ago by CuriousLurker 217 days ago by CuriousLurker +48 / -0 U.S. Navy Submarine First In World Fitted With Silent Caterpillar Drive - Naval News Submarines use stealth to dominate the seas, presenting an illusive yet deadly threat. Now U.S. Navy submarines will take stealth to a new level. American submarines will now be fitted with magnetohydrodynamic drive. 18 comments share 18 comments share save hide report block hide replies
The Penobscot River in Maine even.