Why Did America Stop Building the Best (and Most Dangerous Sub)

Onkel Neal · 01-07-17, 03:44 PM

Why Did America Stop Building the Best (and Most Dangerous Sub)

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Despite their advanced, world-beating capabilities, only three Seawolf-class submarines were ever built, doomed by the end of the Cold War and escalating costs. Fast, deep diving and bristling with weapons, the U.S. Navy’s Seawolf subs are more relevant than ever in the face of Russian and Chinese naval ambitions.

The U.S. submarine force experience a crash dive in numbers. The force went from an all-time high of 102 attack submarines in 1987 to just fifty-seven submarines in 1999. This decline wasn’t just limited to submarines, although the sub force was hurt the most—during the same period, the U.S. Navy ship force declined from 594 ships to just 337.

yubba · 01-07-17, 03:58 PM

I guess it was a toss up between that and the Virginia Class,, If you were to choose which one.????

Platapus · 01-07-17, 04:29 PM

What do we need these new subs for that the existing subs can't do? These are pretty expensive to build and operate.

What could that money be used for instead, and would that have a better ROI?

Catfish · 01-07-17, 04:40 PM

It's always the money.

Oberon · 01-07-17, 06:10 PM

Sub & Naval Discussions?

Rockstar · 01-07-17, 10:03 PM

Maybe advances in listening stations, satellite/elint technology has made it nearly impossible for an underwater adversary to get around unnoticed these days. maybe subs are going the way of the battleship or maybe there just isnt enough bad guys to chase.

Jimbuna · 01-08-17, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

It's always the money.

Yep, most probably.

Rockstar · 01-08-17, 08:29 AM

Why spend money on a sub which must give away its location to deliver a harpoon. When money spent on hyper sonic missle technology could deliver a package anywhere in the world within an hour of placing your order.

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,814 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	It's always the money. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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yubba Admiral Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a neighborhood near you Posts: 2,478 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 2	I guess it was a toss up between that and the Virginia Class,, If you were to choose which one.????

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Sub & Naval Discussions?

01-07-17, 10:03 PM	#6
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Maybe advances in listening stations, satellite/elint technology has made it nearly impossible for an underwater adversary to get around unnoticed these days. maybe subs are going the way of the battleship or maybe there just isnt enough bad guys to chase.

01-08-17, 08:29 AM	#8
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Why spend money on a sub which must give away its location to deliver a harpoon. When money spent on hyper sonic missle technology could deliver a package anywhere in the world within an hour of placing your order.