Sub launches drone while submerged

eddie · 12-06-13, 02:42 AM

Wondered how long it would be before this technology came about,lol

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/wh...ine-2D11702851

Jimbuna · 12-06-13, 05:24 AM

TBH I'm surprised it has taken so long especially when you consider how many years underwater missile launches have been going on.

fireftr18 · 12-06-13, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

TBH I'm surprised it has taken so long especially when you consider how many years underwater missile launches have been going on.

Or we're just now being told about it.

Jimbuna · 12-06-13, 12:47 PM

True that but too many satellites to cover this sort of event up these days.

Capt. Morgan · 12-07-13, 02:30 AM

The aircraft (named the Sea Robin) can be deployed submerged from a Tomahawk launch Canister and remain inflight for over six hours.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/subme...ine361737.aspx

kraznyi_oktjabr · 12-07-13, 03:14 AM

Jimbuna · 12-07-13, 07:29 AM

Threads merged.

12-06-13, 02:42 AM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Sub launches drone while submerged Wondered how long it would be before this technology came about,lol http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/wh...ine-2D11702851 __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

12-06-13, 05:24 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,453 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	TBH I'm surprised it has taken so long especially when you consider how many years underwater missile launches have been going on. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-06-13, 12:47 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,453 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	True that but too many satellites to cover this sort of event up these days. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-07-13, 02:30 AM	#5
Capt. Morgan Commander Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Just east of the west coast. Posts: 463 Downloads: 423 Uploads: 0	U.S. Submarines May Soon Carry Airbourn Drones The aircraft (named the Sea Robin) can be deployed submerged from a Tomahawk launch Canister and remain inflight for over six hours. http://www.marinelink.com/news/subme...ine361737.aspx __________________ There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet. -- Admiral William Halsey

12-07-13, 03:14 AM	#6
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=209685 __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

12-07-13, 07:29 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,453 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Threads merged. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!