Naval history buffs: Ever seen a Typhoon Class up close? (Dial-Up warning)

[A HERETIC I AM]

(Text from the web page) This is submarine “Typhoon” as it was called in NATO documents or “Shark” as it was called in Russia. It is considered to be the biggest submarine in the world, with over than 170 meters (515 feet) long and 23 meter (70 feet) wide. It can carry 20 ballistic nuclear missiles and there were only six of those built. Only 3 left intact, but are staying now out of service with armament control blocks detached according to the agreement between USSR and USA signed by M. Gorbachev. Without those they are way too peaceful.
(Guard kitty is guarding your Cold War relics)














The damned thing had a POOL on board!

Interesting as hell, I think. The interiors look so...well..Russian!

Lots and lots more pics here including lots more from the interior.

[Curtland1015]

1. Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing!

Amazing piece of machinery.

Love the cat too.

[slampoet]

2. I can has polaris missle?

The cat is great.

[napoleon_in_rags]

19. LOL! +1

[xchrom]

3. awesomely cool. nt

[Why Syzygy]

4. Wouldn't have to shoot me.

I would die of fright if I saw that thing coming.

[Rex]

5. Big sub!

Surprised it doesn't have go-karts!

[Deep13]

6. marking for later reference.

[Captain Hilts]

7. I've got this posted in the Veterans section...somewhere! It seems to be decommissioned with only

a skeleton crew to keep an eye on the reactor.

[A HERETIC I AM]

12. Did you see this photo series also?

Underground sub base in the Ukraine;

http://englishrussia.com/?p=1794

[Captain Hilts]

14. Missed that one! It's a crazily organized website! Thanks!

[Old and In the Way]

8. great pics...thanks for posting.

Glad to see this chapter of the Cold War over.

[Gold Metal Flake]

9. I wonder if these could be put to peaceful oceanic scientific use.

Undersea research vessels.

[Catshrink]

10. Made me think of "The Hunt for Red October."

That was the first role I saw Tim Curry in since he did The Rocky Horror Picture Show. (How's that for a time warp?)

[nadinbrzezinski]

11. The guard kitty is the best

thanks

[A HERETIC I AM]

13. He looks like he is saying...

"May I see your papers, please?"

Or

"Zis is a restricted area. You are not authorized to be here."

[ellie]

18. I was going to say the same thing!

Guard kitty is most awesome!

[NNN0LHI]

15. Kick for later viewing

[hunter]

16. Excellent. Thanks!

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[armyowalgreens]

17. I've been on the Russian attack sub, Scorpion. It was very creepy inside.

That one doesn't make me feel any more comfortable. I assume the pool is occupied by ghosts and goblins.

[A HERETIC I AM]

20. It does look kind of creepy.

It looks as if it has been tied up for quite a while, what with all the rust everywhere.

I've been on several Submarines on display but never a Russian one. The Scorpion must have been cool.

[SoCalDem]

22. maybe not a "pool"? maybe a communal bathtub?

:rofl:

[trusty elf]

21. Interesting, thanks!

Ever seen a "Buffoon" Class s(h)ub? !