Now THAT'S a VLS.

[sferrin]

 

[Sineva]

Everythings BIGGER on a Kirov.

 

[uk 75]

Fine looking ships but nice targets for an SSN

 

[sferrin]

Fine looking ships but nice targets for an SSN

Assuming the Kirov doesn't have it's own SSNs in tow.

 

[stealthflanker]

Too bad tho that the modernized Nakhimov wont retain that SM-225 Launcher.

I can't really help imagining what can be done with the space in the launcher. Russians envisaged putting Oniks/Yakhont there with 3 missiles per tubes. I would think 4 could be possible. And for smaller missiles they can perhaps do US Navy's SSGN by packing 8 missiles per tube.

Or even perhaps carrying Sprint like Booster for their GBI and conveniently do Hypersonic weapon or ICBM intercepts.

 

[A Tentative Fleet Plan]

Not really a VLS.

 

[sferrin]

I knew there would be someone. . . . Yes, I know it's not strictly vertical.