Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] nuk subs

["Jens Laland" <laland@artematrix.org>]

A Sabot launch from an SSBN tube, ref

http://traktoria.org/files/submarines/Sabot_launch_from_SSBN_tube_1.jpg
http://traktoria.org/files/submarines/Sabot_launch_from_SSBN_tube_2.jpg
http://traktoria.org/files/submarines/Sabot_launch_from_SSBN_tube_3.jpg

This was a monster water slug driven out of the tube by the initiation of
the gas/steam generator and was an essential precursor to a live missile
launch. It can be seen that at its peak, the top of the slug is well above
the height of the submarine's raised masts.

Royal Navy

Best regards,
Jens Laland

** I think they shoot them from underwater
** - so the compartment will be filled with water after launching.





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