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C-Wolf · 01-13-18, 08:30 AM

Soviet front-line boomers during this timeframe had no reason to move any closer to their target areas than the range of their missiles allowed, which was considerable. Their goal was to remain undetected, disbursed, and as close to their own ASW screens as possible.

The only SSBNs allowed into the open ocean, --closer to the US, were the Yankees and Deltas. They were so loud, they were considered sacrificial in a conflict - and likely would have been. The NATO code-named, "Typhoon" class were their "ace-in-the-hole" for deterrence, and patrolled closer to home.

In the 80's the Soviets knew they would lose a large percentage of their SSBNs if a conflict erupted, due to the information they received from the Walker spy ring. They chose a conservative strategy in order to preserve enough deterrence to make the Americans think twice about a pre-emptive attack. They did not have the financial resources to re-build and deploy a stealthy SSBN fleet. As it was, their patrol posture declined considerably as the country fell apart.

Today's Soviet boats, are another story. They are very capable and quiet; what they lack in numbers, they make up for in quality.

01-13-18, 08:30 AM	#2
C-Wolf Watch Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New England Posts: 30 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Soviet front-line boomers during this timeframe had no reason to move any closer to their target areas than the range of their missiles allowed, which was considerable. Their goal was to remain undetected, disbursed, and as close to their own ASW screens as possible. The only SSBNs allowed into the open ocean, --closer to the US, were the Yankees and Deltas. They were so loud, they were considered sacrificial in a conflict - and likely would have been. The NATO code-named, "Typhoon" class were their "ace-in-the-hole" for deterrence, and patrolled closer to home. In the 80's the Soviets knew they would lose a large percentage of their SSBNs if a conflict erupted, due to the information they received from the Walker spy ring. They chose a conservative strategy in order to preserve enough deterrence to make the Americans think twice about a pre-emptive attack. They did not have the financial resources to re-build and deploy a stealthy SSBN fleet. As it was, their patrol posture declined considerably as the country fell apart. Today's Soviet boats, are another story. They are very capable and quiet; what they lack in numbers, they make up for in quality. __________________ Sagire, Classis, Destructum!