Identify this sub...

TLAM Strike · 07-29-10, 04:56 PM

Ok... I know what it is, question is: do you?

Oberon · 07-29-10, 05:12 PM

I'm going to be cheeky here and say Project 705K...primarily because that's what's on the url.

Bow looks all wrong but that could just be camouflage against western intel.

ETR3(SS) · 07-29-10, 05:31 PM

Well I can't identify it outright but I can tell you what I see in the picture. First thing is the vessel is being launched. Next is the Russian lettering/words on the bow. The sail is of a Sierra class look. It's not very large leading me to believe that it's an attack sub. The unusual bow shape is confusing, but I believe that it may be part of the launching and not part of the boat. I'll take a stab here anyways and say it's a Sierra.

Edit: never mind, my guess is wrong. I found the source page for the pics.

Subnuts · 07-29-10, 06:13 PM

Kind of looks like K-27 to me, which was the sole Project 645 boat, a lengthed version of the November with a bulbous sonar bow and taller fairwater. The stubby rudder is a bit of a give-away, too...just don't quote me on this!

TLAM Strike · 07-29-10, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

Kind of looks like K-27 to me, which was the sole Project 645 boat, a lengthed version of the November with a bulbous sonar bow and taller fairwater. The stubby rudder is a bit of a give-away, too...just don't quote me on this!

Nope not the K-27

Oberon got it dead on the money, its an Alfa disguised.

ETR3(SS) care to post a link to that source you found? Curious if its the same as mine.

ETR3(SS) · 07-29-10, 08:01 PM

Here ya go. http://www.atrinaflot.narod.ru/1_sub...k/0_705k_1.htm

TLAM Strike · 07-29-10, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

Here ya go. http://www.atrinaflot.narod.ru/1_sub...k/0_705k_1.htm

Thanks.

Yea they say it was not effective. A friend totally agrees with that! He said he never saw any photos like that published in regards to the Alfa so it was a total failure.

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ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	Well I can't identify it outright but I can tell you what I see in the picture. First thing is the vessel is being launched. Next is the Russian lettering/words on the bow. The sail is of a Sierra class look. It's not very large leading me to believe that it's an attack sub. The unusual bow shape is confusing, but I believe that it may be part of the launching and not part of the boat. I'll take a stab here anyways and say it's a Sierra. Edit: never mind, my guess is wrong. I found the source page for the pics. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine. Last edited by ETR3(SS); 07-29-10 at 05:57 PM.

07-29-10, 06:13 PM	#4
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07-29-10, 08:01 PM	#6
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	Here ya go. http://www.atrinaflot.narod.ru/1_sub...k/0_705k_1.htm __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

07-29-10, 05:12 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I'm going to be cheeky here and say Project 705K...primarily because that's what's on the url. Bow looks all wrong but that could just be camouflage against western intel.