Special Episode on Type 09V

The podcast centers on the launch of China's Type 095 submarine and its implications for naval power, particularly in the Pacific. The discussion covers the submarine's dimensions, comparing it to the Seawolf and Virginia classes, and its potential speed, estimated to reach 35-40 knots with an optimal beam-to-length ratio. The speakers review the evolution of Chinese submarine technology, from the early, less reliable 091s to the more advanced 093B, which they believe is a design the PLA is satisfied with. They speculate that mass production of the 095, expected in the early 2030s, will significantly alter the underwater balance of power, potentially making Chinese ballistic missile submarines undetectable by the US Navy.