Russian Nuclear sub accident
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As a former submariner, I find this report particularly devastating.
I remember a line from the "Welcome Aboard" letter which all crew members were given when reporting aboard. It went...
Still makes me shudder.
Rest in peace, fellow sailors.
I remember a line from the "Welcome Aboard" letter which all crew members were given when reporting aboard. It went...
"Each of our lives rests only in the hands of each other...for we travel deep and fast in an unforgiving sea."
Still makes me shudder.
Rest in peace, fellow sailors.
It's a test! I told you this already.
Obama will be tested.
Joe Biden
(I know, Bush 43 is still pres. but we don't care)
they have no business starting that program again.
The Associated Press: Russian navy: sub accident kills more than 20
14 minutes ago.
A naval squadron is headed to Venezuela for joint exercises this month in a show of force near U.S. shores.
r8
14 minutes ago.
A naval squadron is headed to Venezuela for joint exercises this month in a show of force near U.S. shores.
r8
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I thought the cold war was over and we built McDonald's all over their country.
Maybe they are mad about the increase in obesity.
Maybe they are mad about the increase in obesity.
NCBusa2001
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Probably a halon system, sucks all the oxygen out of the air. Sad indeed.
Chris
Chris
the problem with the soviets is their basic design philosophy. They do not spend enough time and money on crew safety.
Their tendency is to shortcut safety and spend more on weapon systems.
Sad they do not value their military personal.
They were highly criticized by the Russian people (families) when they lied about the Kirsk tragedy. They refused help until it was too late to save the crew.
Their tendency is to shortcut safety and spend more on weapon systems.
Sad they do not value their military personal.
They were highly criticized by the Russian people (families) when they lied about the Kirsk tragedy. They refused help until it was too late to save the crew.
DropBusa
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Akula 2 is an attack sub. A highly capable one at that. It was a halon sort of system. The Kursk was quiet to the public for several reasons but not the right ones in my opinion. I've had the unfortunate privelage of listening to the tapes that were recorded when she went down. (active duty submariner/ Sonar Technician)
DropBusa
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I dont know that i agree with that. They're Oscar class subs are double hulled and have hot tubs in them. Might not be safe, but it sure speaks "we care" if you ask me.
DropBusa
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That's not how Halon works. CO2 however will displace O2
Yes, CO2 will displace O2. But Halon does/can cause an oxygen deprived atmosphere.
I dont know that i agree with that. They're Oscar class subs are double hulled and have hot tubs in them. Might not be safe, but it sure speaks "we care" if you ask me.
I stand corrected, I don't think we have hot tubs for our sailors.
I dont know that i agree with that. They're Oscar class subs are double hulled and have hot tubs in them. Might not be safe, but it sure speaks "we care" if you ask me.
All Russian young men must spend one to two years performing either military service (военная служба) or alternative service (альтернативная служба). Military service is notoriously dangerous and often deadly. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to get permission for alternative service so that avoiding the draft becomes a family affair: the family emigrates, or pays a large bribe; thousands of young men hide from the authorities, becoming deserters (дезертиры).
The first-year in the life of a private soldier (рядовой) is made miserable by a vicious form of hazing (дедовщина) where soldiers in the last half of their service (деды) are allowed mercilessly to abuse or "haze" him (издеваться над ним). There is little chance of getting much leave (отпуск). If he can't stand it he may want to go AWOL (уйти в самоволку) and become a "deserter" (дезертир) for which he is likely to get punished (попасть на гауптвахту, «на губу»). Young men know what is coming, as do their parents, and so many do anything they can to avoid service. As a result all branches have difficulty filling units (комплектование). Upon completion of service, a soldier goes back to being a civilian.
taken from here.
A Russian Military Life
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