– please do some research before posting. Last time I checked, SOSUS was not operated by the USN anymore. Guess why
– for those who know more, I’d suggest to remember that the Sovs/Russians have their own SOSUSes. Guess where and why. That should answer the question about the “bastion” strategy and the need for Russian SSBNs to sail towards the Antlantic
– for those really interested in matters acoustic, please remember that “radiating noise” is not a term used in real submarine acoustics as such. A given type of sub might be ultra-quiet at, say, 6 knots and pure heavy metal at 12 before becoming relatively quiet at 15. Do I have to say why? Subs (especially SSBNs) have pre-designed optimum depth and speed parameters that they tend to stick to for some reason.
– another difference between Russian and US acoustic detection techniques is the emphasis the Soviet/Russians have put (nolens volens) on “non-traditional” detection methods (“keelwater” detection, non-acoustic detection, low and ultra-low frequency detection – which was the Achilles heel of USN boats till the Seawolf class). There is a reason why the Russians I know from the “Deep North” complain about the Seawolf and not really about the LA boats.
– another point: those who think that the current Borei-class boat (Y. Dolgoruki) and the Yasen have been laid down decades ago are mistaken. “Laid down” means (in case of the Borei) that there were two semi-assembled hull sections at the yard till 2003: Real construction has started in 2003 only, based on totally new design specs. With the Sev., it’s even better: the design changed several times, and the boat that will hit the water (if ever) has nothing to do anymore with the original design. I even think it will be a totally new class of boats, and Yakhont/Onyx is out as a main armament.
Please RSM55, explain more to ignorant people on the subject like me. I am extremely interested in all subjects.
PD: Mi guess to issue one is … “because SOSUS can’t deal with vessels like Akula anymore”
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