Explain why SOSUS failed to detect any Soviet subs
Recent revelations by many former US Navy personel (now retired) address this inconsistancy.Explain why SOSUS failed to detect any Soviet subs, which during that time were as noisy as someone beating on a steel trashcan, or detect the squeal of a torpedo in the water at the time the Scorpion was lost?
The only thing detected by SOSUS was the detonation noise in the vicinity of the Scorpion plus the boat was facing east when it was headed west after its deployment was over. That and the inherent unreliability of the Mark 37 torpedo.
Thanks Bill. I know next to nothing about submarines and the Scorpion incident happened well before my time. One never knows quite what to believe in these cases since the general public has limited knowledge on subs and apparently that's how the Navy likes it.
You are welcome. But concerning secrecy....Thanks Bill. I know next to nothing about submarines and the Scorpion incident happened well before my time. One never knows quite what to believe in these cases since the general public has limited knowledge on subs and apparently that's how the Navy likes it.
That was admitted to by the Navy, and subsequent yard periods were a lot longer and maintenance became a more important issue.I remained convinced it was due to poor inspections and maintenance. It was rushed back in to duty and paid the ultimate price for US Naval negligence.
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