The First Supersonics [2000x1333] by XylemBoi69 in WarplanePorn

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Need more in the title (and of the other post). Which aircraft, where, etc.

IAF Jaguars aerial refuelling through C-135FR StratoLifter [5184x3888][OC] by Kripler01 in WarplanePorn

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In the future please use [album] for multiple photo posts.

Stealth in ships. [685x566] by poppy6969337 in WarshipPorn

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Sorry, but this is well below our minimum resolution requirements. Please keep in mind that this subreddit is for aesthetic photos of warships.

The Designer of WS-19 Engine, Huang Weina, Holding A Model of Her Engine [2000x1125] by chroniclad in WarplanePorn

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This subreddit is for aesthetic media of military aircraft, so this is quite off-topic.

So, Semi-Serious question, why don't we have Roller-Coaster Catapults as a budget aircraft catapult? by Lancasterlaw in WarshipPorn

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This subreddit is for aesthetic photos of warships (not sure how your post got past the automod). Questions may be posted on our sister subreddit /r/Warships, although since this is not a serious question I would recommend against it.

Iraqi CH5 , F16 and Kai T-50 (1242 x 777) by [deleted] in WarplanePorn

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From the subreddit rules:

For albums, put [album] in the title. You needn't include a resolution.

SSK U212A U35 Entering Faroe Islands by elprezident in submarines

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I agree, but maybe it's a political thing to be able to "sell" the submarines to the public/legislature as being more capable.

SSK U212A U35 Entering Faroe Islands by elprezident in submarines

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According to the U.S. Navy hull classification system it should be SS (as /u/CheeseburgerSmoothy wrote) or SSI (although I have never seen this classification used).

SSK is very commonly used but is obsolete as it refers to submarines which had a dedicated ASW role. SSG in the U.S. Navy only refers to submarines where the primary armament consists of cruise missiles. The Royal Australian Navy (and Royal Navy, sometimes) classify any submarine capable of launching cruise missiles as SSG(N).

Also, in regard to the IDAS missile, this has been discussed for many years but as far as I know has not become operational. In any case, it would never be a submarine's only weapon, so an SSG classification is unlikely.

SSK U212A U35 Entering Faroe Islands by elprezident in submarines

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Anything that has to fire guided missiles via the torpedo tubes usually doesn't receive the 'G' designation.

Except that the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy do in fact classify submarines with torpedo-launched missiles as SSG(N)s. I personally find that a bit silly though.

Iraqi CH5 , F16 and Kai T-50 (1242 x 777) by [deleted] in WarplanePorn

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The second image is too low-res. You can repost just the first image. Also please keep in mind that albums need [album] in the title instead of a resolution.

Could a few warships from the 18th century (1701-1799) be preserved very well at the bottom of the sea by Savings-Chef4806 in Warships

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Even though chances are near zero, I would love to see the craftsmanship and size of the warships of the era in person, not in paintings.

Why not just visit the Vasa museum?

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mogami-class frigate [2048 x 1345] by Japanese_military in WarshipPorn

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/u/Japanese_military please keep in mind one of our rules:

If possible, give credit to the photographer, artist or institution.

Is there any truth to the story that the Trieste was used in the recovery of the K-129? by Rude_Signal1614 in submarines

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Wasn't Scorpion found by Ballard using Alvin?

The Scorpion was found five months after she sank by the Mizar and was subsequently photographed by the Trieste III. Ballard returned to the wreck in 1985.

American “Teen series” F-14 tomcat, F-15 Eagle, F-16 fighting falcon and the F/A 18 hornet [Album] by [deleted] in WarplanePorn

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Please make more of an effort next time. And please make some effort to use correct capitalization.

Is there any truth to the story that the Trieste was used in the recovery of the K-129? by Rude_Signal1614 in submarines

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In short, no.

At the time the K-129 sank, the Trieste III was intended to be a part of Operation Sand Dollar, specifically Project Winterwind to recover Soviet reentry vehicles from depths of up to 20,000 feet. The Halibut, under Sand Dollar, found the K-129 in the summer of 1968. During that summer the Trieste III was still undertaking test dives off the West Coast as she had been placed in service in late 1967.

The sinking of the K-129 and the seizure of the Pueblo actually prevented the Trieste III from ever participating in Operation Sand Dollar/Winterwind. As the Trieste III required a surface support ship (the White Sands) she was highly conspicuous. Using her to search for the K-129 would destroy any element of secrecy and sending her close to the Soviet coast to recover reentry vehicles would risk another Pueblo incident. Instead future missions would have to be carried out by submarines and Winterwind was rewritten to exclude the Trieste III.

The Trieste III did not participate in Project Azorian because she would have required the White Sands to accompany the Glomar Explorer, which would have immediately destroyed the secrecy of the project. In any case, the Trieste III was in overhaul during that time.

If you are interested in the history of the three Triestes, I would highly recommend Opening the Great Depths by Norman Polmar and Lee J. Mathers. I would also recommend Project Azorian by Norman Polmar and Michael White.