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Project 955 Borei SSBN Sub Brief Audio only

This audio only version for your convenience.  Mobile listening or low bandwidth members have requested this and I am more than happy to make this available to everyone.

Project 955 Borei SSBN Sub Brief Photo Archive

Here are the reference photos from the Borei SSBN Sub Brief. Credit to Saturnax and others.

Crew Training Facility

Shore based training is a big part of preparing a crew for service.  While a submarine is under-construction for years, the crew is formally assembled.  This same crew will stay together for years.  Their training begins in the class room and shore based simulators.

4K Resolution Sub Briefs

Can you watch 4K resolution video on the device you use watch Sub Briefs?  4K Sub Briefs will be very large files that will stream to your phone, tablet or PC.  

R-39 Missile Program Test Schedule

37 Tests in 4 years is extremely expensive.  The failures of the R-39 program lead to the development of the R-30 Bulava that is featured in our next Sub Brief.

The R-30 Bulava SLBM (NATO: SS-NX-32)

This missile has new features previous SLBM's did not have. One of which is the ability to change it's target mid-flight.  The 2nd and 3rd stages have maneuvering nozzles to change its ballistic trajectory.  This gives the missile anti-missile defense avoidance. The first stage has a rapid fuel burn for maximum acceleration designed to avoid ballistic missile defenses like THAAD.  These upgrades are the primary cause for the nearly 40% missile failure.

The Forward Slope of the Borei's Sail

One unique feature of the Borei SSBN is the shape of it's sail.  I discuss why its this shape in the Sub Brief.  Why do you think they did this?

Yuri Dolgoruky a Borei-class SSBN

With the help of the Russian Ministry of Defense, I have gathered a series of photographs and facts about Russia's newest SSBN.  They were very candid about the success and failures of the R-30 missile program the testing that continues to ensure future performance.  

Borei SSBN Sub Brief is due April 30th, 2020

Project 955 Borei Research Begins

I am  going deep into my Russian sources about their newest, quietest and most secret ballistic missile submarine.  This is a real challenge as I have to separate the facts from the propaganda.  I have some first hand knowledge of their troubled missile testing program so I will add that to the sub brief.

Yasen SSGN Sub Brief

A collection of all the public information on Russia's new SSGN.

Yasen SSGN Audio Sub Brief

Audio version for your portable device.

Yasen SSGN Sub Brief photos

Here are the photos for the SSGN Sub Brief.  Big Thanks to Saturnax who supplied almost all of these.

Yasen in Drydock

A very clear photo of the Yasen out of the water.  The control surface hydraulics are depressurized causing the stern plans to fall down to the mechanical stops.  Looks like about 40 degrees.

There is a fresh water hose from a hull penetration to prevent discharge form freezing against the hull.

The purpose of the large hull penetration just forward of the planes is unknown.  

Yasen Sailors

Some cold watch standers keeping warm in the Bad Weather bridge.  You can see the hatch to topside bridge above them.

Photo credit Saturnax

A Test Rig for Yasen SSGN

Photo credit to Saturnax

Here is a hydraulic press testing the strength of the lower rudder or stern plane surface area. I would not want to be in this room if it fails!

Yasen SSGN sub brief is in the Research phase.  I am plowing through a lot of false 'facts' in this sub brief.  I expect to have this one ready in the next 10 days.  I'll post more updates between now and then.

Yasen under construction

Yasen's Heavy Weight 53cm Torpedo "UGST"

Here is a clear view of the propulsion unit on the rear of the Yasen's torpedo.  You can see the twin, counter rotating blades.  The rear set has twice as many blades as the front set.  This pushes the torpedo in a straight line (not spinning out of control) and extremely fast.  65+ knots.

Patron's Most Requested Submarine! Yasen SSGN

I am working on your most requested Sub Brief.  The Severodvinsk-Class SSGN "Yasen" Project 885.  This is a new construction Russian submarine and I am using all my sources to dig through the fiction and facts about this highly classified vessel.  

Photo credit to Deepstorm.ru 

X-ray/Paltus Mini Sub

This is the Special Mission Sub that would dock with KS-86 Project 675N.  Something I lost in the translation of  my Echo II Sub Brief is this is not for Special Forces as much as this is for deep diving special missions.  

The Paltus would be carried off the coast to Norway and they would locate sub-oceanic communications cable and plant charges on them.  Practice cutting them.  Or move them.  In 1995, I watched a Yankee-class SSBN (Modified) do this for a...

Project 675 Echo II SSGN Sub Brief

A detailed summary of  Project 675 Echo II SSGN.

Echo II SSGN Audio Only Sub Brief

Audio only for low bandwidth members and mobile devices.

Over 100 images from the Echo II SSGN Sub Brief

Credit to Saturnax and deepstorm.ru

An Absolutely Bonkers Story about K-74

•1991 May 13 An Unauthorized launch sequence of a test missile began in port!  A Warrant Officer crewman attempted to disconnect the starting circuitry from inside the sub as the launcher was raised, outer door opened and locked.  The Warrant Officer was desperately  removing launch cards from the control cabinet.  The rocket motor ignited, and the exercise missile launched towards the base facilities.  Flying past warehouse depots and command bui...

Detailed drawing of Echo II SSGN (Russian text)

The Echo II SSGN Project 675 was a major submarine building program wrought with failures.  I am working on the Sub Brief now.  Should be out next week.

Echo I SSGN Sub Brief

Full Sub Brief lecture for the Echo I SSGN

Echo I SSGN Audio Brief

Audio only version for low bandwidth members.

Echo I SSGN photos

Credit to Saturnax

Mike SSN Sub Brief

K-278 "Komsomolets" SSN Disaster.  Project 685 Plavnik.  Nato: Mike SSN

The sub that had more names than years of service (almost).

Mike Sub Brief Audio Only format

This is for anyone who just wants to listen on a low bandwidth connection.

Mike Sub Brief photos

Courtesy of Saturnax