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Originally Posted by rickusn
The strategic submarine fleet has shrunk from a Cold War high of 62.
12 boats--six Delta IVs and six Delta IIIs--
The Russian Navy conducted three SSBN deterrent patrols in 2005, two in 2004, two in 2003, and none in 2002--far from the 61 patrols conducted in 1990. The U.S. Navy, in comparison, continues to operate at near-Cold War levels and conducts more than 40 SSBN patrols per year."
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How the mighty have fallen....
I am wondering 2 things:
1. How long do Russian boomers stay out on patrol
2. What are the conditions like on the Deltas? The Typhoon's had some very nice creature comforts as I understand it. (something Clancy got totally wrong in Hunt For Red October)
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