Any info on the new Russian 935 Class - Borei?

[novagator]

Anyone got info on their new boomer or maybe a pic of one being built?

[wayne frey]

That one is still in

That one is still in the barn.
It is hard to get.
I am working on it. Always watching my sources...

[wayne frey]

You do mean the 955

You do mean the 955 class Borey, right?
There is that one, and the 855 Granay that bears close watch in the future.
I have seen drawings of both classes. Interesting the Granay has a drawing of a prop and another with a pumpjet.
That, and the "multi purpose" Akula is the plan for Russia so far for the future.

[novagator]

yeah thats it Wayne!

yeah thats it Wayne!

[bradv]

*Nice* looking sub! They're calling

*Nice* looking sub! They're calling it the "Delta V". Enjoy the following Borey class design impression]http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/russia/images/935_1.jpg[/img]

More info here

[novagator]

that would make a cool

that would make a cool model but it would probably turn like a pig with such small rudders.

[wayne frey]

"Kit bashing", I think it

"Kit bashing", I think it is called.
Looks like a Permit hull, a streached Alfa sail and rudders, some work and you would be close.
I am not the one though. Too much glass waiting on me right now to do.
Interesting thought. (sugestively thrown out there)