Thank you Ron. Expert knowledge is always appreciated. So I have a question........Considering the varying reports on an internal explosion which is generally accepted as the cause at this time, AND considering the force of that explosion which seems to be quite significant........Even in a sub as large as the Kursk, what were the chances of survival from the gitgo? Also looking at the design of the Kursk wouldn't a large majority of the crew be in an area from the sail forward? Not meaning to be so doom-like, but the more we here the worse it sounds.

And BTW....Welcome to the 'Cat.

Spaw