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Topic review - OK, who'll be first to build this sub?
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  Post subject:  Re: OK, who'll be first to build this sub?  Reply with quote
That looks like the original design for the Permit class as SSGNs.

They were re-ordered as Thresher class SSNs after the Regulus program was cancelled

Same illustration is in the book.

(ref: Polmar, Norman and Moore, K.J; Cold War Submarines, Pg 92)
Post Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 11:31 am
  Post subject:  Re: OK, who'll be first to build this sub?  Reply with quote
That's Regulus II alright. I think there is a kit out there for USS Growler?
Post Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:57 pm
  Post subject:  Re: OK, who'll be first to build this sub?  Reply with quote
That's concept art for a USN keel-up Regulus II armed SSGN from 1958.

You can see it and more in Ryan Crierie's Flickr.

Root site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63014123@N02/sets/

Concept Art: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63014123@N02/sets/72157626674107805/

SSGN in question: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63014123@N02/5756071731/in/set-72157626674107805
Another SSGN: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63014123@N02/5756063027/in/set-72157626674107805
Post Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:35 pm
  Post subject:  Re: OK, who'll be first to build this sub?  Reply with quote
Actually, the missile looks rather much like a Regulus II, which would match with the 1959 date on the photo description. The sub is rather Soviet-esque, though, with the blended edges between the sail and the hull.

But as the description says, an artist's depiction of a new American SSGN makes sense.
Post Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:15 pm
  Post subject:  OK, who'll be first to build this sub?  Reply with quote
Nice looking sub, but clearly not Polaris.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BS-PHOTO-bpo- ... 2eccf7341f

The missiles look more Soviet than US.
Post Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:02 pm

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