[Kapitan]

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

I held off commenting until I had read and re-read the material. As usual, your article reflects extensive research, as Skybird had said. I will read through these articles again as time permits as they are full of good information and concisely written. Great read, Blair.
If you are looking for subject material, might I suggest reviews on the PLA of China and their navy. Specifically, How closely their designs replicate those of the Russian vessels that the PLA purchased and any improvements, refinements and deviations from the original design specifications. This would include armament, armor and power plants and specs.

China has a track record for stealing, borrowing and leasing anything that could have military applications, reverse engineering them and finally, mass producing them. The Chinese J-31 is an example of replicating the U.S F-35 without the fan mounted behind the pilot enabling vertical flight.

With regards to the Kursk, I was under the impression the explosion on Kursk was related to a buildup of Hydrogen gas from onboard battery issues. Forensic evidence showed the explosion was internal, not from an external torpedo hit or collision.


Great work, Blair.

I have thought about working on the Chinese ships and submarines for articles, I did do one on the Han class which wasn't the best I must admit.
There are two issues I face with this and it will take some time to work on naturally, firstly China keeps a lot of its history and technical details well concealed.
Secondly H I Sutton does a good job on Chinese tech so I have to find my own format and research material as I don't want to plagiarize his material, he also has better contacts that end than me too.

But i certainly can do some digging and get something going.

Ditto, great read. I want to figure out a way to go visit the HMCS Sackville. As far as I can tell, that trip would be expensive!

Thanks appreciate it, the Sackville is also on my list I have been to Halifax many times just never got the time to get onboard her.

Best option I can offer is fly, to Halifax the real issue is public transport like a lot of Canada there isn't much about outside the main 3 provinces.