Is that a Yuan or Type 093? ( closest boat )
09III/09IV (093/094) Nuclear Submarine Thread
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Is that a Yuan or Type 093? ( closest boat )
latest tip from a big shrimp on wechat is that JL-3 has the same dimension as JL-2 so yes. it makes sense IMO
antiterror13
Brigadier
How come JL-3 and JL-2 have the same size and differ in range greatly 7,200 kms vs 11,900 kms ? what advancements in JL-3?
It doesn't make much sense to limit JL-3's range because of some requirement to keep it of same dimensions.
Trident missiles are bigger than JL-2. And one could argue that USN can also place their subs closer to both russia and china. Chinese subs can't really go out of SCS/ECS, so the missiles have to cross a greater distance on average.
The benefit of being able to use 094 subs for such JL3 is, in my opinion, not worth the sacrifice in range and payload. IF indeed JL3 is made to fit into 094.
I do think it's possible there's simply a next gen JL2, of same dimensions, but with newer tech, stemming from the JL3 development. And that's the one people are sometimes erroneously labeling as JL3. And that JL3, larger, will come in the future.
Trident missiles are bigger than JL-2. And one could argue that USN can also place their subs closer to both russia and china. Chinese subs can't really go out of SCS/ECS, so the missiles have to cross a greater distance on average.
The benefit of being able to use 094 subs for such JL3 is, in my opinion, not worth the sacrifice in range and payload. IF indeed JL3 is made to fit into 094.
I do think it's possible there's simply a next gen JL2, of same dimensions, but with newer tech, stemming from the JL3 development. And that's the one people are sometimes erroneously labeling as JL3. And that JL3, larger, will come in the future.
Equation
Lieutenant General
Lighter and stronger materials along with miniaturization of other electronics and parts that can reduce the total weight greatly without compromising the robustness of the ICBM.