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Do you know the difference between a SSK and a SSN? How about a tank versus a tank destroyer - they look the same and often function the same, but their missions differ widely. How about an APC versus an IFV - both are armored people movers. What about a light versus a heavy fighter? Is a SU-35 comparable to a F-16?
Do you know the difference between an apple and an orange?
The difference between an SSK and a SSN is the same as this:
versus this:
Comparing coastal defense vessels, SSKs, like this Ula:
To deep diving, ocean-going SSNs like this Virginia:
Or to a SSBNs like this Vanguard:
Is not a fair comparison, it's disingenuous and completely disregards the differences in each submarines design and mission
There's a large difference between the two. They look the same, sort of, one's nearly 200 feet longer than the other, but their mission and functions differ radically.
China's SSN have to first near our Astute before taking on the Sea Wolf. Though our Astute are quite close to par to the sea wolf class.
As for that memeber who was comparing SSK subs to SSN. Lool Just smile and carry on, no need to argue witn someone who doesn't even knows this basic difference.