Cold War Soviet Attack Submarines

A captivating illustrated history of Soviet Union's nuclear-powered attack submarines, covering each class's evolution during the Cold War. The November class, initially designed for a single massive nuclear-tipped torpedo, ended up firing standard torpedoes. The Alfa class, remarkable for their titanium hulls, automation, and speed, used a unique liquid lead-bismuth reactor. The Victor class dominated the 1970s and 1980s, focusing on NATO ballistic missile submarines. The Sierra classes and Mike-class submarine, with various innovations, followed. The Akula class, constructed towards the Cold War's end, remains Russia's mainstay. This book delves into each class's design, development, and deployment, providing unmatched insight into Soviet Union's Cold War submarines, supported by striking illustrations, photos, and diagrams.