Diving plane
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"dive plane" redirects here. Not to be confused with dive bomber.
Diving planes, also known as hydroplanes, are control surfaces found on a submarine which allow the vessel to pitch its bow and stern up or down to assist in the process of submerging or surfacing the boat, as well as controlling depth when submerged.[1]
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