kurup
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Ok, VLS for land attack and not for AsCM missile.
VLS can launch both
But there is another problem here, but launching a cruise missile from VLS and controlling the buoyancy level will be horrible for SSK.
Launch from a missile or torpedo tube will also affect buoyancy .
In enemy waters, where there will be lots of bugs around, it can easily disclose its location, and max. speed of 20 knots, anyone can intercept it, it will be like sitting duck.
Same is applicable for torpedo tube missile launch and even torpedo launch .
In my thinking SSK is not for cruise missile and not at all for VLS. By launching a cruise missile it easily give away its location.
So you are advocating that missile firing is not at all needed by a sub .