48 (Hunt for) Red October being realized? Navy announces new "caterpillar propulsion" (magnetohydrodynamic) for the USS Montana submarine. (www.navalnews.com) posted 236 days ago by CuriousLurker 236 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
Now the enemy will be able to hear the gossip on passive sonar.