[sci.military] depth of SSBN launching

mdlouie@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Michael D. Louie) (04/05/91)

From: mdlouie@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Michael D. Louie)

I have a quick question.  How deep do ballistic missile submarines have
to be in order to launch their payload?  This question came up in my
Gov't class.  I do recall, once, a long time ago, where a
Washington-class sub was about periscope depth and launched a Polaris. 
Any answer will be appreciated.  Please E-mail directly.  Thanks, in advance

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Michael	Louie	     	                     
University of Texas at Austin    
Internet: mdlouie@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu