Originally Posted by DuncanDoenitz
(Post 11603446)
Not my speciallist subject I must add, but I can't see it happening. Terrestrial based ICBMs are housed in concrete silos which can tolerate the high temperatures and pressures of an initial boost-phase motor, as well as accommodating ducting for the exhaust gasses. Can't see that on a surfaced sub where the weapons are packed in like sardines, and I don't know how else you are going to get the missile far enough from the host vessel to avoid damage.
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Isn't it a good thing the nukes don't work? Maybe their failure will ultimately save us all. Okay that's a joke but hoping your nukes work is kind of funny in a weird way.
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Originally Posted by Finningley Boy
(Post 11602362)
Incidentally, is it the case that German Tiffies and their future Dave As are/will be capable of carrying a nuclear device? B61 or whatever will follow it?!
FB Germany has bought the F-35A specifically to replace the Tornado IDS that are in the Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) role as part of the NATO Nuclear Sharing Program with B61. All B61 in the NATO Nuclear Sharing Program will eventually be B61-12 which the F-35A is already certified to carry. The specialist USAF C-17A transport unit for nuclear weapons has already been certified to move B61-12 as cargo to facilitate the changeover. All other NATO countries that participate in the NATO Nuclear Sharing Program are replacing their F-16Cs with F-35A as well - Belgium, Netherlands, Italy. |
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