(This is a publication of the US-Korea Institute at prestigious Johns-Hopkins S.A.I.S)
Posted on 11/21/2017 3:29:01 PM PST by gaijin
Commercial satellite imagery of the Sinpo South Shipyard from November 5 indicates that North Korea is on an aggressive schedule to build and deploy its first operational ballistic missile submarine.
The continued movement of parts and components into and out of the parts yards adjacent to the construction halls indicates an ongoing shipbuilding program. The presence of what appear to be sections of a submarine’s pressure hull in the yards suggests construction of a new submarine, possibly the SINPO-C ballistic missile submarine (SSB)[1]—the follow-on to the current SINPO-class experimental ballistic missile submarine (SSBA).[2]
A probable launch canister support, or launch canister, appears to be present within the service tower at the missile test stand suggesting the ongoing ejection testing of submarine launch ballistic missiles (SLBM). Such testing could support the continued development of SLBMs, a new ballistic missile submarine or a combination of both.
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(This is a publication of the US-Korea Institute at prestigious Johns-Hopkins S.A.I.S)
Well, it’s a mighty big ocean. Mighty big.
A lot of things can happen underwater, and sound carries a long way there.
I think N Korea is done within 12 months. US/China will solve this...
Your right we could easily sink that sub when it goes out to sea and deny it. I’m sure we have a torpedo or small bomb that can’t be easily detected. I wouldn’t be surprised if they blow it up when they practice shooting a missile when its finished.
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