1. Development of nuclear-powered ships

1.1 General aspects

1.1.1 Nuclear power for naval propulsion

Nuclear propulsion is by far the least expensive solution, if we compare the cost of realizing it as a weapon system with the distance covered in operation (table 1 ). For submarines, where discretion is the main defence, it is the distance covered during diving that is taken into account.

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Development of nuclear-powered ships