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2010-05-26 China-Japan-Koreas

S. Korea on alert as N. Korean subs disappear in East Sea

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Posted by Anonymoose 2010-05-26 00:31|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top

#1 Do they still use depth charges these days, or is it all funky-sophisticated aerially-deployed torpedos?

I just hope the SKor sonar wallahs are on their toes this week.

Posted by Mitch H. 2010-05-26 09:18|| http://blogfonte.blogspot.com/ 2010-05-26 09:18|| Front Page Top

#2 This is one way for China to test US anti-diesel boat technology.

Posted by Penguin 2010-05-26 11:35|| 2010-05-26 11:35|| Front Page Top

#3 Locations of the North's four 300-ton-class submarines have been unknown for two days, the military official said, noting, "We are tracking the four submarines by mobilizing all naval capabilities in the East Sea."

So...if they'e disappeared, how are you tracking them?

Posted by tu3031 2010-05-26 11:52|| 2010-05-26 11:52|| Front Page Top

#4 Have they tried looking on the sea floor?

Posted by AzCat 2010-05-26 12:22|| 2010-05-26 12:22|| Front Page Top

#5 I think these are Soviet Whiskey class subs. They were built after WW2 until the mid 50's. They look incredibly similar to German Type VII boats.

Posted by Yosemite Sam 2010-05-26 12:30|| 2010-05-26 12:30|| Front Page Top

#6 "I think these are Soviet Whiskey class subs. They were built after WW2 until the mid 50's. They look incredibly similar to German Type VII boats."

Nyet. The 300 ton Sang-O type is a lot smaller than the Whiskey. It is based on the Yugoslav Heroj class. The Whiskey itself was not based on the Type VII but on the much more advanced Type XXI. They still have 4 of these but the Chinese Ming class, of which they have 22, is their standard ocean-going sub. The Ming, in turn, is a modern variant of the Soviet Romeo class, a follow-on to the Whiskey.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2010-05-26 13:55|| 2010-05-26 13:55|| Front Page Top

#7 Sang-o class

Posted by ed 2010-05-26 13:59|| 2010-05-26 13:59|| Front Page Top

#8 Instead of a definitive conclusion, I think it would be far better if they went to sea, then just Bermuda Triangle-style disappeared. Land of the Lost, where they are eaten by Sleestaks or something.

Posted by Anonymoose 2010-05-26 14:35|| 2010-05-26 14:35|| Front Page Top

#9 Giant squid, 'moose.

Posted by gorb 2010-05-26 14:42|| 2010-05-26 14:42|| Front Page Top

#10 sleestak, giant squid, Mk48 ADCAP from a 688, Seawolf or even a one of the new Virginia (Block II) class boats, the USS New Hampshire (Live Free or Die is the ships motto)...

Any of those should do fine.

Posted by No I am the other Beldar 2010-05-26 20:30|| 2010-05-26 20:30|| Front Page Top

#11 They are used for minelayingand infiltration and have been captured by SKorea before:

Posted by No I am the other Beldar 2010-05-26 20:32|| 2010-05-26 20:32|| Front Page Top

#12

Posted by No I am the other Beldar 2010-05-26 20:33|| 2010-05-26 20:33|| Front Page Top

#13 "release the Kraken!"

/Zeus

Posted by Frank G 2010-05-26 20:54|| 2010-05-26 20:54|| Front Page Top

#14 4 NK subs, disappearing in the 'East sea'/'Sea of Japan'/'Sea of Korea' during a disgusing exercise, isn't that a David Poyer/Dan Lensen scenario with a nuke?

Posted by Skidmark 2010-05-26 21:32|| 2010-05-26 21:32|| Front Page Top

#15 Apparently they have about 30 of those. Use them for infiltration although they also have a torp and/or mines.

Posted by OldSpook 2010-05-26 22:40|| 2010-05-26 22:40|| Front Page Top

#16 I believe its doubtful that the whereabouts are unknown. Its a diversionary tactic so the South can play the " I didn't know" card as long as possible.

Posted by GirlThursday 2010-05-26 22:48|| 2010-05-26 22:48|| Front Page Top

#17 GirlThursday, I disagree. Saying that they are in unknown locations gives everyone the opportunity to express surprise when they don't return to port. The real operation is afoot to make them disappear.

Posted by rammer 2010-05-26 23:16|| 2010-05-26 23:16|| Front Page Top

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