Satellite imagery of the day: Type 093 (Shang Class) nuclear-powered attack submarine with VLS

The Chinese refers this new sub with VLS as a Type 093B, the same class is also known as Type093G in the West. Not matter what it's actual designation is, this "Subway foot-long" is sporting an extended haul for provisioning up to 12 CJ-10 cruise missiles. The CJ-10 cruise missile has a range of greater than 1,500KM, it can be launched from DDG, land based trucks and H-6 as well.

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