Rating Submarine Clips for Realism

TLDRFormer nuclear submarine commander rates submarine clips for realism, discussing torpedo sounds, Alfa-class Soviet submarine, and flooding dangers.

Key insights

⚓️Different torpedoes have slightly different sounds, helping identify their type.

🔘Alfa-class Soviet submarine was a unique and highly advanced submarine.

🌊Flooding is a major danger for submarines, and submariners practice rapid submergence to avoid detection.

💥Reactors in nuclear submarines do not explode like nuclear weapons.

🚫Submarine commanders cannot launch nuclear weapons unilaterally.

Q&A

Can different torpedoes be identified by their sounds?

Yes, different torpedoes have slightly different sounds, allowing submariners to identify their type.

Was the Alfa-class Soviet submarine as advanced as portrayed?

Yes, the Alfa-class submarine was highly advanced and featured unique design elements.

What is the biggest danger for submarines?

Flooding is a major danger for submarines, and rapid submergence is practiced to avoid detection.

Can reactors in nuclear submarines explode?

No, reactors in nuclear submarines do not explode like nuclear weapons.

Can submarine commanders launch nuclear weapons unilaterally?

No, submarine commanders cannot launch nuclear weapons without the agreement of another senior officer.

Timestamped Summary

00:29Different torpedoes have slightly different sounds, allowing identification of their type.

00:45The Alfa-class Soviet submarine was a highly advanced and unique submarine.

06:53Flooding is a major danger for submarines, and rapid submergence is practiced to avoid detection.

06:53Reactors in nuclear submarines do not explode like nuclear weapons.

08:29Submarine commanders cannot launch nuclear weapons unilaterally.