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Thai Navy conditionally approves ship engine to power China-built submarine


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Posted
26 minutes ago, webfact said:

Bangkok is prepared to accept a modified ship engine to power a submarine China is building for the Royal Thai Navy provided Beijing guarantees the engine is safe, the Thai Navy commander said this week.

Ought to take them just about long enough to walk across the room and stamp the contract "Sold."

Posted
3 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Exactly what does this mean - Reading this in its current form it means absolutely nothing ..

It probably will be but with a big discount - there is not much choice. It seems that the CHD engine is the Chinese "equivalent" of the originally specified MTU.

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Posted
5 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

Just order a submarine with the right engine. 

 

Who's going to buy Rolls-Royce with a modified engine.   Nobody in there right mind. 

 

Idiots. 

agree ......   it's unconscionable that people in high level positions as they are have suggested doing this. 

It reminds me of the old days of working in the bush and when something breaks down the bush mechanic takes over ....  

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Posted
3 hours ago, webfact said:

Second, the Chinese navy must guarantee this engine for the Thai navy

really?... that's a question, does Thailand would expect a denial from China, sure they will guarantee 555

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What a complete joke, like thousands of comments on here, what on earth would Thailand want submarines for?? 

It would be very interesting to follow the payment trail!

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Posted
4 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Average depth of the Gulf of Thailand is 58 m. ????

Not too deep then for them to pipe out the Exhaust fumes to the surface from them old Sampan Engines that are to be fitted

Posted
2 hours ago, Reigntax said:

Yes it will be a copy but with extras…

extra noise and rattles.

 

It should make so much noise that even the Thai navy can’t lose it!!!

Want a bet

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Posted
2 hours ago, wazzupnow said:

well safe or not safe the water around thailand is so clear and shallow they will always be able to hoist the thing up so why not another ridiculous tourist attaction

It's only shallow on one side of Thailand. Not the side in which they will choose to operate.

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Posted
5 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Average depth of the Gulf of Thailand is 58 m. ????

and you can't use diesel motors if you are submerged. 58 m is pathetic, you can't hide a sub in such shallow water, even WW2 technology would find you with no trouble.

Posted
45 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

It's only shallow on one side of Thailand. Not the side in which they will choose to operate.

In which case, there is no choice.............    :cowboy:

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