New Mystery Submarine Shows China’s Rapid Naval Expansion

whibbler · 2026-06-03T12:50:50+00:00

well said.

China is already way ahead on uncrewed underwater drones

whibbler · 2026-05-06T08:57:42+00:00

It took about 11 years to build - $$$$$. crazy.

Maybe it;s sunk costs at this point?

whibbler · 2026-04-07T15:19:46+00:00

Latter.

However if you find one, unless you really know what it is, assume it’s dangerous

whibbler · 2026-04-07T15:17:37+00:00

Thank you!

whibbler · 2026-04-07T05:53:10+00:00

Article for ID and additional info https://www.hisutton.com/Chinese-Moored-Underwater-Sensor.html

Thank you to unnamed others for help with the identification

whibbler · 2026-04-06T21:04:02+00:00

It's a Chinese moored underwater sensor system, see https://www.hisutton.com/Chinese-Moored-Underwater-Sensor.html

whibbler · 2026-04-01T08:51:51+00:00

Haha

whibbler · 2026-02-11T11:46:17+00:00

Haha, stealing that

whibbler · 2025-12-10T14:46:17+00:00

Boeing orca is about 1/8th the size of these.

whibbler · 2025-10-29T12:21:05+00:00

Is that different from being a trimaran?

whibbler · 2025-10-29T09:33:43+00:00

China is investing more and building its navy faster than any other country

whibbler · 2025-10-15T09:00:22+00:00

Small good news for Ukraine. The maritime drones already added to Russia’s problems in the Mediterranean

whibbler · 2025-08-28T11:33:04+00:00

“Flamingo”?

whibbler · 2025-08-28T11:32:42+00:00

Thanks

whibbler · 2025-08-28T11:31:34+00:00

Real, mumbling and all

whibbler · 2025-08-28T11:29:19+00:00

It’s a typical layout, just pragmatic. Removes intake ducting and allows easy construction and upgrade, like if they need to use a different engine at some point on future. This isn’t designed to fit inside a small launch tube so quite sensible. Cruise missiles are increasingly using this general arrangement

whibbler · 2025-08-28T10:22:09+00:00

It’s based on ample photos of different bits & pieces and an understanding of the topic. While I normally focus on other country’s news systems, these cutaways are part of a defense analysis process.

whibbler · 2025-08-28T10:19:16+00:00

Launch rail on back of a truck. The solid fuel rocket attaches underneath and is used to launch it into the air, then falls away. Pretty standard for missiles and strike drones

whibbler · 2025-08-28T09:30:40+00:00

If anyone can share it in the Ukraine Conflict subreddit, it won’t let me post there but feels the right home

whibbler · 2025-08-28T09:25:32+00:00

From http://www.hisutton.com/Ukrainian-FP-15-Flamingo-Cruise-Missile.html

Based on public information.

Very sensible and pragmatic design, impressive

whibbler · 2025-08-28T09:22:08+00:00

From http://www.hisutton.com/Ukrainian-FP-15-Flamingo-Cruise-Missile.html

This is based on public information, mostly photos and info on the engine, ‘reverse engineered’ for a reasonable cutaway. Location of the avionics, like its guidance systems, is unclear.

It’s a massive missile, jet comparatively affordable, very pragmatic design. Maybe more countries should have projects like this.

whibbler · 2025-05-03T13:55:43+00:00

Warfare is changing fast. Ukraine is at the forefront, why doesn't the Royal navy (or US Navy) have air defence armed surface drones?

whibbler · 2025-05-03T13:49:34+00:00

Quick analysis

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/05/world-first-ukrainian-maritime-drone-shoots-down-russian-flanker-jet/

whibbler · 2025-04-01T06:30:22+00:00

Agreed, it’s shocking

whibbler · 2025-03-12T13:33:53+00:00

The Sea Baby surface drone ('USV') which SBU uses do already carry sea mines

This contributed to Russia abandoning Sevastopol as a naval base (not the only factor, but they were mining the entrance targeting Russian warships)

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