Posted on Jul 6, 2018

Navy Testing Superhydrophobic Hull Coatings For Submarines

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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A new water-repellent coating under development by the University of Michigan could reduce fuel costs for U.S. Navy ships, increasing fuel economy by making it easier for them to cut through water. The new coating could also make ships—especially submarines—faster and quieter.

Navy Testing Superhydrophobic Hull Coatings For Submarines

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It's probably cheaper and easier to paint the hull, then it is to use air as a bubble around the hull....

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