B The Hunt for Red October's Catepillar

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The discussion centers on the Caterpillar drive featured in "The Hunt for Red October," specifically its real-world counterpart, the magnetohydrodynamic drive. Participants explore the efficiency of nuclear-powered systems and the potential of superconducting magnets to eliminate infrared signatures. The article linked provides insights into the feasibility of building such a drive. The conversation highlights the technological implications of these advancements in naval warfare. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the intersection of fiction and emerging technologies in submarine design.
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Wasn't the premise of the book more a matter of nuclear powered "caterpillars" being efficient enough that one could "throw away" the IR drop, assuming super-conducting magnets of sufficient size?
 

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