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2008-08-27 India-Pakistan

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Posted by john frum 2008-08-27 12:20|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 I would recommend that the Indians check the reactor room for radiation leaks. Most submarine sailors receive extra pay for being on submarine duty. In the Soviet Navy, it was known as "childlessness pay", since the radiation supposedly rendered many of them sterile.

Posted by Rambler in California">Rambler in California 2008-08-27 12:37|| 2008-08-27 12:37|| Front Page Top

#2 India operated a Russian built nuke sub before.. the Charlie class K43 'Chakra' leased for a few years.

There are credible reports that at least one Indian scientist died from radiation exposure from the K43

Posted by john frum 2008-08-27 12:45|| 2008-08-27 12:45|| Front Page Top

#3 The Indian SSBN are not as much for Pakistan as they are to get China's attention.

Posted by OldSpook 2008-08-27 13:36|| 2008-08-27 13:36|| Front Page Top

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