China Unveils Three New Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines

SSG Norman Lihou — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:18:40 -0400

The Chinese navy’s website said the new variant is engineered to reduce noise, improve speed and mobility and fire China’s latest YJ-18 supersonic anti-ship missile, according to the report.

China established its nuclear-powered submarine force in the early 1970s but had never shown it to the outside world until 2009 when two nuclear submarines took part in a parade marking the 60th anniversary of the PLA navy’s founding, the China Daily report said.

These recent developments involving Chinese submarine acquisition is not likely to surprise U.S. observers who have repeatedly been vocal about the pace of China’s naval and overall military modernization.

In fact, Navy leaders told lawmakers in February that the Chinese navy now operates a greater number of attack submarines than the U.S. military and is rapidly expanding the scope of their undersea missions and patrols.

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Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2015 5:08 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:08:17 -0400

Although I doubt we will ever go "mano-a-mano" against the Chinese, these developments are very important. I think we should keep pace - not necessarily in numbers, but maybe in technology - because I don't see the Chinese slowing down. That they are not slowing down is one side of the equation. And sequestration and budget cuts are on the other side of that equation. That's of concern to me.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Apr 7 at 2015 5:54 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:54:02 -0400

Let's encourage them to dock in the various Russian ports....where they have experienced two Nuclear subs burn over the last four years....

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2015 12:39 AM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:39:03 -0400

They have the numbers, but lack the operational experience. Our submarine force had this thing called the Cold War where we were able to hone our skills.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 16 at 2015 2:40 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 02:40:22 -0400

Liquid Sodium or Water Cooled Nuke. Liquid Sodium is more efficient but it is also more dangerous.