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From: pcl@ihlpf.ATT.COM (pcl)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Trident-II Missile Launch
Keywords: The Sub Substained No Damage?
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Date: 6 Apr 89 01:29:43 GMT
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From: pcl@ihlpf.ATT.COM (pcl)

Couple weeks ago, when I saw multi-mega bucks firework as a result
of a failed Trident-II missile launch, I could not believe that the
sub sustained no damage (as indicated by the military spokesperson?).

Questions and curiosities:
	How deep was the sub when launching the test missile?
	What is the maximum underwater speed of the sub when launching
		 missiles?  Or does the sub have to be stationary?
	Were the debris from the exploded missile onto the sub? 
	How about the shockwaves?  Did it shake the sub a bit? 
	In general, how vulnerable is the sub against failed missile launch?

Thanks in advance for the replies!

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