warpedskydiver 0 #1 July 7, 2007 Google Earth File at: www.gearthhacks.com/dlfile22972/Chinese-%3Cb Article from:abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=sci_tech&id=5454997 Secret Chinese Sub Spotted on Google ABCNews By Ned Potter July 6, 2007 - The U.S., constantly wary of Chinese military might, knew China was developing a new submarine that could carry nuclear missiles. It was called JIN-class, or Type 094. Now an image of it, according to Hans M. Kristensen of the Federation of American Scientists, has turned up on Google Earth. the coordinates: 38 degrees, 49 minutes, 4 seconds North, 121 degrees, 29 minutes, 39 seconds East. If you have Google Earth downloaded in your computer you can see for yourself--a secret submarine, hiding in plain sight near the Chinese city of Dalian. "China and the United States are in a nuclear arms race," wrote Kristensen and colleagues in a report last November. "Not an arms race of the intensity and proportions of the U.S.-Soviet arms race during the Cold War, but an arms race nonetheless. The U.S.-Chinese adversarial nuclear relationship goes back to the Korean War, but the scope and sophistication of the race appears to be increasing." The Defense Department has been keeping an eye on this too, reporting how the sub's missiles are part of a plan to "give China a more survivable and flexible nuclear force." In the DOD's annual report to Congress on Chinese military might; the JIN-class subs are mentioned, among other places, on p. 19. The idea of Chinese military aspirations is no surprise. But finding proof right there on your own computer? (Copyright 2007 by ABC News. All rights reserved.) More Info at: www.fas.org/blog/ssp/2007/07/new_chinese_ballistic_missile.php cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/07/05/259503.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #2 July 7, 2007 Since they snapped some new pictures of Dalian..Another guy used Google Earth to zip over to the Sub Base at Quingdao... And got a pic of what appears to be a Boomer in Dry Dock. Don't know if it is the same one at Dalian or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #3 July 7, 2007 The new boomer is at 38* 49' 02'' N and 121* 29' 40'' E. There is a carrier at 38* 56' 29'' N and 121* 38' 39'' E. There are three 250 ft rusty subs at 38* 48' 09'' N and 121* 15' 41'' E. There are five more subs at 38* 47' 28'' N and 121* 14' 32'' E. The old boomer in the dry dock with it's missile tube doors open is at 36* 06' 39'' N and 120* 35' 03'' E. There are 3 subs in the "C" harbor with it. All three are 300 footers looking to be in good condition. There are six of those 250 ft subs at 36* 05' 44'' N and 120* 18' 48'' E. There is a plane, 737 maybe, in flight at a heading of 80* for 4000 ft from the six subs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #4 July 7, 2007 US approx 5500 Nuclear weapons China approx 400 Nuclear weapons Sounds like a one horse race to me.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #5 July 7, 2007 Good picture, is that open misslie ports I see?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #7 July 7, 2007 Kinda makes you wonder what Wen Ho Lee did with the clone of that hard drive huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #8 July 7, 2007 Do you see the sub pen door in the face of that mountain? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #9 July 7, 2007 QuoteUS approx 5500 Nuclear weapons China approx 400 Nuclear weapons Sounds like a one horse race to me. In one way, you're right, however, the difference is in doctrine too. China may not have a problem losing 500M people in an exchange. 400 is more than enough to eliminate the population centers of the US.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #10 July 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteUS approx 5500 Nuclear weapons China approx 400 Nuclear weapons Sounds like a one horse race to me. In one way, you're right, however, the difference is in doctrine too. China may not have a problem losing 500M people in an exchange. 400 is more than enough to eliminate the population centers of the US. And then the question arises: why would they do so? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #11 July 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteUS approx 5500 Nuclear weapons China approx 400 Nuclear weapons Sounds like a one horse race to me. In one way, you're right, however, the difference is in doctrine too. China may not have a problem losing 500M people in an exchange. 400 is more than enough to eliminate the population centers of the US. And then the question arises: why would they do so?U.S. Empire building maybe?I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #12 July 8, 2007 Didn't realize those subs were "secret". Typical News Sensationalism._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #13 July 8, 2007 QuoteUS approx 5500 Nuclear weapons China approx 400 Nuclear weapons Sounds like a one horse race to me. Curious...... where did you acquire your information from in regards to those numbers? Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #14 July 8, 2007 Just have a look at this. Nuclear Arsenals: http://www.fr-online.de/in_und_ausland/politik/zeitgeschichte/60_jahre_atombombe/?em_cnt=707920&em_src=176071&em_ivw=fr_atombombe dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #15 July 8, 2007 It was reported in The Economist last week I think it was. (Also see Christel's link)When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #16 July 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteUS approx 5500 Nuclear weapons China approx 400 Nuclear weapons Sounds like a one horse race to me. In one way, you're right, however, the difference is in doctrine too. China may not have a problem losing 500M people in an exchange. 400 is more than enough to eliminate the population centers of the US. Fair point, actually under the new world order one has to question why the US needs so many. Any idea how many of those are tactical battlefield nukes?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #17 July 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteUS approx 5500 Nuclear weapons China approx 400 Nuclear weapons Sounds like a one horse race to me. In one way, you're right, however, the difference is in doctrine too. China may not have a problem losing 500M people in an exchange. 400 is more than enough to eliminate the population centers of the US. Fair point, actually under the new world order one has to question why the US needs so many. Any idea how many of those are tactical battlefield nukes? The US and Russia are still dismantling what used to be an arsenal of tens-of-thousands. If the START III treaty goes forward, then the arsenal would be limited to about 2,500. START II standards go into effect by the end of this year.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
algboy 0 #18 July 8, 2007 This just in from my undercover, super-secret Chinese operative bussing tables at Lee's China House: Captain Wangius: "We will pass through the American patrols, past their sonar nets, and lay off their largest city, and listen to their rock and roll... while we conduct missile drills." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #19 July 8, 2007 Thanks for the info MaxWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #20 July 8, 2007 Quote Quote US approx 5500 Nuclear weapons China approx 400 Nuclear weapons Sounds like a one horse race to me. In one way, you're right, however, the difference is in doctrine too. China may not have a problem losing 500M people in an exchange. 400 is more than enough to eliminate the population centers of the US. I agree. In reality I think a few nukes in the right places could wreak the entire country. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #21 July 9, 2007 Quote This just in from my undercover, super-secret Chinese operative bussing tables at Lee's China House: Captain Wangius: "We will pass through the American patrols, past their sonar nets, and lay off their largest city, and listen to their rock and roll... while we conduct missile drills." The Hunt for Red China? -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #22 July 9, 2007 Quote Quote This just in from my undercover, super-secret Chinese operative bussing tables at Lee's China House: Captain Wangius: "We will pass through the American patrols, past their sonar nets, and lay off their largest city, and listen to their rock and roll... while we conduct missile drills." The Hunt for Red China? Yup!! Except: "Re rill pass through the Amerrrican Pratrorrs, Past therr sornar nets, and rray off therr rargest city, and rristen to therr rock and rawwrr.. whire we conduct misser dwills."_____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites