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Hellcat · 10-15-05, 05:40 PM

I realize that by building fewer units you increase your "gearing up" costs associated with production. However looking over some sources did'nt the cost of the 688 class continue to rise with every boat produced?

Prehaps emerging technology is an issue of over concern? Why do the boats have to be the absolute best at what they can do? I'm saying take what makes the boats unique, but why not simply mass produce a boat with the capabilities of the 688i's and start a second class of SSN for more specialized operations. In that way the projects could be balanced better or even more so if each type were to use the same hull.... that just puts us back in the same situation though.

ah hell why not start new production of Diesel Electric boats? 2 dozen would be a nice match to whatever number of Virgina's they end up producing.

10-15-05, 05:40 PM	#10
Hellcat Ensign Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 224 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I realize that by building fewer units you increase your "gearing up" costs associated with production. However looking over some sources did'nt the cost of the 688 class continue to rise with every boat produced? Prehaps emerging technology is an issue of over concern? Why do the boats have to be the absolute best at what they can do? I'm saying take what makes the boats unique, but why not simply mass produce a boat with the capabilities of the 688i's and start a second class of SSN for more specialized operations. In that way the projects could be balanced better or even more so if each type were to use the same hull.... that just puts us back in the same situation though. ah hell why not start new production of Diesel Electric boats? 2 dozen would be a nice match to whatever number of Virgina's they end up producing. __________________ "readiness is only accomplished when the need for it is over"