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| Japan counts down to key satellite launch |
| 2005-02-26 |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #12 well no wonder they perform so well: "DECHAINEUX’s new Motor room spa and jacuzzi".??? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-02-26 5:48:42 PM |
| #11 Mrs D, I stand most humbly corrected. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2005-02-26 5:43:14 PM |
| #10 Would five be enough? If she were in full water tight condition, I doubt it, but still 10 SS's for a CV is a good trade. Especially if you're China. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2005-02-26 3:07:24 PM |
| #9 ...One line I have heard repeatedly over the last few weeks is how if the Japanese made the decision tomorrow, they could have functioning, deliverable, and reliable nuclear warheads on alert within about 120 days. I hope that's true, because the satellite launch should have made a serious point with the Norks. Also, Mrs D - the version of the story I heard is that the Aussie boat did get a 'hit', but was then 'sunk' itself. Keep in mind that the CVBG was not running a full wartime ASW effort, just an escort or two and a couple helos. In a combat or potential combat situation, there would have been a lot more out there. The Collins class subs are probably the quietest boats in Western service, and that helped too. It would, however, take a lot more than one torpedo to sink a CV or CVN. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2005-02-26 2:36:49 PM |
| #8 Everbody puter away you MAD booms, and big listeners, radar looks deep now. |
| Posted by: Eddie R Morrow 2005-02-26 2:36:18 PM |
| #7 current state of the art radar (Etc) systems the oceans of the world are as transparent as glass. It's true, it's how they found Atlantis. |
| Posted by: Eddie R Morrow 2005-02-26 2:35:14 PM |
| #6 If our ability to find anything underwater is so good, how come an ozzie sub "san a CV in an exercise? Western electric (and other propulsions systems) subs are a lot quieter than Ruskie nukes. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2005-02-26 2:17:43 PM |
| #5 The US has the tools to find just about anything that swims underwater, but the ChiComs and the Norks don't. A Japanese ballistic missile submarine could have any number of Chinese officials reaching for their pills. And just imagine their reaction to a Taiwanese missile sub. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2005-02-26 2:13:06 PM |
| #4 Jim - I think |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-02-26 1:51:48 PM |
| #3 The reason the Japanese don't start building Missle Subs is simple, with the current state of the art radar (Etc) systems the oceans of the world are as transparent as glass. No more hiding underwater. Jim D |
| Posted by: Walking Bull 2005-02-26 1:28:42 PM |
| #2 Well it went up without a problem this time. No kabooming or very expensive fireworks displays. They must have hired some more rocket scientists. I am sure the NORKS and China took notice. Anyone that can put a satellite up (for real cough, cough) can put a ballistic missile in your back yard. Japan once was able to build some really big subs. They could start laying a hull tomorrow. We wouldn't say a peep either I bet. A missle and a sub combo is even better. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2005-02-26 4:53:40 AM |
| #1 ...the rocket is due to fire a navigation and meteorological satellite into orbit. Previous blowed-up launch splashed two spook birds, but this'n has a met and nav payload, huh? Ri-i-i-ight... |
| Posted by: Elmavith Hupatch9431 2005-02-26 12:43:48 AM |