New Virginia SSNs

Lurchi · 02-18-07, 01:12 AM

What always interested me while comparing the Seawolf with the Virginia:

Does anyone know why they went back to the armament concept of the 688(I), 4 Torpedo Tubes + VLS? Costs?

Takeda Shingen · 02-18-07, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lurchi

What always interested me while comparing the Seawolf with the Virginia:

Does anyone know why they went back to the armament concept of the 688(I), 4 Torpedo Tubes + VLS? Costs?

This is an increase in available loaded ordnance at any given time. You can have anti-surface/anti-ship missiles loaded and ready to use while keeping your 533 mm tubes reserved for ADCAPs. It all comes down to the new requirements for military platforms engaging multiple targets simultaneously; no different than the F22.

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02-18-07, 01:12 AM	#1
Lurchi Planesman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wilhelmshaven, Germany Posts: 181 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	What always interested me while comparing the Seawolf with the Virginia: Does anyone know why they went back to the armament concept of the 688(I), 4 Torpedo Tubes + VLS? Costs?