- Read more about Project 941 Akula: Typhoon Submarines in Rare Photos
- Log in or register to post comments
The Typhoon-class ballistic missile submarines stand as iconic symbols of Cold War military power, leaving an indelible mark that few submarines of their era can match.
As the largest submarines ever built, Typhoons played a key role in significantly increasing the capabilities of Soviet submarines in the early 1980s.
Beyond their enormous size and firepower, these formidable ships had a profound economic and political impact for the Soviet Union.