Submarines of the Soviet Navy were developed by numbered "projects", which were sometimes but not always given names. During the Cold War , NATO nations referred to these classes by …

The Project 941 Akula (Russian: Акула, meaning 'shark', NATO reporting name Typhoon), was a class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines designed and built by the Soviet Union …

The Alfa class, Soviet designation Project 705 Lira (Russian: Лира, meaning "Lyre", NATO reporting name Alfa), was a class of nuclear-powered attack submarines in service with the …

Nov 25, 2020 · circa 1,450 submarines 1950-90. The Soviet silent service in the cold war: Like in the 1930s, Submarines made the bedrock of a navy that saw itself at first still efensive, but …

The Soviet Union built the biggest submarines ever – Akula (“Shark”) class, designated as “Typhoon” subs by NATO. It is almost 173 meters long, which is more than a football field.

Jun 2, 2023 · The Typhoon -class – also known as Project 941 Akula – were six Soviet nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The largest ever constructed, they served with the …

Jul 26, 2016 · The Soviet Srednyaya (S) series submarine was a novelty for its time. It could not employ all its combat potential on the compactly mined shoals of the Baltic Sea, but what it …

Mar 13, 2023 · When the Soviet Union began to build up and modernize its military in the early 1930s, it turned to a once and future foe to help them develop a new submarine: Germany.

In July 1962, the crew of the Soviet nuclear submarine ‘Leninsky Komsomol’ repeated the achievement of the Americans, who, in 1958, on their nuclear submarine ‘USS Nautilus’ made …

In June 2022, Russia announced plans to build six more Improved Kilo II–class submarines for its Northern Fleet, with construction reportedly set to begin in 2024. To date, all these newer …