Originally Posted by
tdracer
I understand that the sphere is better than a cylinder for resisting pressure - it's just that I'd never seen such a design used on anything but a small diving bell - not a full blown sub.
It seems like a (heavy duty) pressure hatch between the aft and forward compartments could achieve the same isolation while allowing the crew to move around (something similar to what they use to ingress/egress on the surface) . Being locked into that aft reactor area on a long mission would be a nasty duty.
It was always said you could tell a member of the Red Banner Northern Fleet because they glowed in the dark. Nevertheless RiP to the crew who died and condolences to their loved ones. Eternally on patrol.
Last edited by air pig; 5th Jul 2019 at 09:50.