[Smokin' Joe]

I can't help but notice the scale of these things. They aren't meant to be deep ocean navy, although a couple might pull off suicide strikes there.

These seem to be for operating in shallower water. Litoral zone naval combat is another can of worms, distinct from blue water operations in the open ocean.

I hope the eggheads have puzzled this out pretty thoroughly.

IIRC, a few years back the Iranians cut a deal with Mozambique to use port facilities to service their Kilos, too.

[MNJohnnie]

hope the eggheads have puzzled this out pretty thoroughly

They have been talking about it since Gulf War 1. One of the reasons they dumped the massive Seawolf class for the Virgina class attack boats. Don't know the operational specifics but the Navy IS aware of the problem. Only question is which is better, our solution or their plan? Only combat can determine that for sure

[penelopesire]

Wow..I learn so much from my fellow freepers(and you guys make me laugh with your funny comments too). What is Litoral zone naval combat?