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09V/09VI (095/096) Nuclear Submarine Thread
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Now that being said, @Blitzo did make an infographic several months ago when we were embroiled in the debate on whether the multipack VLS tubes would eat into significantly more length than individual VLS cells.
It should be noted that, as of now, we have no way to be certain that the 095 SSN is equipped with either the individual VLS cells or multipack VLS tubes. In the meantime, I certainly wouldn't expect the 095 SSN to have fewer vertically-launched missiles than its predecessors, though having the same amount sounds about good.
However, given we've seen that the 095 SSN has almost the same length as the 093B SSN, @Blitzo is right - Regardless of whether the 095 SSN is fitted with individual VLS cells or multipack VLS tubes for the same overall number of vertically-launched missiles.
It should be noted that, as of now, we have no way to be certain that the 095 SSN is equipped with either the individual VLS cells or multipack VLS tubes. In the meantime, I certainly wouldn't expect the 095 SSN to have fewer vertically-launched missiles than its predecessors, though having the same amount sounds about good.
However, given we've seen that the 095 SSN has almost the same length as the 093B SSN, @Blitzo is right - Regardless of whether the 095 SSN is fitted with individual VLS cells or multipack VLS tubes for the same overall number of vertically-launched missiles.
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Yes, assuming that the 095 SSN is equipped with individual VLS cells instead of multipack VLS tubes.
Though given how the sail on the 095 is positioned further back from the bow than the 093B's sail while both boats have similar overall length, the 095 may well be carrying the same number of individual VLS cells (i.e. 24x overall) - That is, 4x6 instead of the 3x8.
How would SSGN be defined? And how does SSGN contrast with SSN?
We don't have any indication that PLAN is currently working to procure a purpose built SSGN.
B5 or Ohio equivalent with a extended hull for VLS. 09V as of right now is basically a Sino-Seawolf to hunt and kill other submarines while a SSGN would be meant for sustained strikes against enemy land(or possibly sea) target.
That was just my guess that the sails to where the reactor opening area - looks like just 6 rows of 4. Of course, I'm basing this on the assumption that it comes aft of sail further fore. But I think if it was in front like on the Virginia class, then the lower decks would be used still for torpedo related stuff. That top me seems like it would limit the height of the VLS tubes, which is not ideal given that Chinese hypersonic missiles probably require 9m long VLS tubes.
In that case, we've heard nothing else apart from simply that the 095A is in the works. So the answer is most likely no.
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