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They carry Korean ballistic missiles, no compatability with US stuff that I'm aware of.question:
What weapons would they carry? Compatible with US weapons?
They carry Korean ballistic missiles, no compatability with US stuff that I'm aware of.question:
What weapons would they carry? Compatible with US weapons?
Torpedos?They carry Korean ballistic missiles, no compatability with US stuff that I'm aware of.
Korean Torps as well, but their torps are quite good. All Torps decended from NATO are generally the same diameter (533mm IIRC), but that doesn't mean Fire control or length are compatable.Torpedos?
It uses 21 inch torpedo tubes and a domestic torpedo, the Tiger Shark, so we would need to have the Mark 48 fire control system installed during construction.question:
What weapons would they carry? Compatible with US weapons?
Supposedly the Hyunmoo 4-4 is derived from the Hyunmoo 2B. That missile shares a number of characteristics with the Russia Iskander and some similar features to the US ATACMS and Israeli LORA.
I am actually rather skeptical if the GoC would consider the KS III submarines SLBM Hyunmoo 4-4 a positive capability. The fact that we are considering Tomahawks for CSC might mean the GoC would be open to the capability but I am not confident.
Not sure how the RCN would view it either to be honest.
It uses 21 inch torpedo tubes and a domestic torpedo, the Tiger Shark, so we would need to have the Mark 48 fire control system installed during construction.
The ballistic missile is the Hyunmoo 4-4, which is apparently descended from the Nike Hercules missile. I can't find any information if it's compatible with other missiles, like the Tomahawk.
would it not also depend upon whether it is red or blue that is reigning in OW at the time the contract is signed? The cons might be a little more aggressive than a party which is ruled partially by the NDP.I think that’s a pragmatic approach to weapons like torpedoes and similar.
I would question whether a sub that comes with SLBMs would be politically supported by the GoC. SLBM is a very different capability set for a Canadian submarine.
Interestingly though South Korea has offered KS III for export minus the SLBM so it’s not a showstopper.
The KS-III second batch can also carry the Hyunmoo-3D*, a variant of the older ]Hyunmoo-3A/B/C** land attack cruise missile. So its possible that the GoC would be more agreeable for a SLCM than a SLBM.I think that’s a pragmatic approach to weapons like torpedoes and similar.
I would question whether a sub that comes with SLBMs would be politically supported by the GoC. SLBM is a very different capability set for a Canadian submarine.
The South Koreans offer to two export versions of the KS-III, the DSME-2000 2000 tons) and the larger DSME-3000 (3000 tons). The DSME-3000 is the same size as the KS-III Batch submarines and the omission of the VLS system could allow the installation of extra batteries giving the DSME-3000 increased endurance.Interestingly though South Korea has offered KS III for export minus the SLBM so it’s not a showstopper.
Based on what? Fear of peacenicks? Irrationally we thought Destroyers were to violent of a name and the gov't would shy away. Cruise missile talk for the Destroyers hasn't cause a single eyelash to bat. Armed drones for the airforce? Not a problem.I think that’s a pragmatic approach to weapons like torpedoes and similar.
I would question whether a sub that comes with SLBMs would be politically supported by the GoC. SLBM is a very different capability set for a Canadian submarine.
Interestingly though South Korea has offered KS III for export minus the SLBM so it’s not a showstopper.
I agree. Much faster to time to target as well.The SLBM's at issue here are not nuclear tipped, they are land attack short to medium range ballistic missiles. They would be a nice complement to the Tomahawks contemplated for the River's.