Soviet Cold War Attack Submarines: Nuclear classes from November to Akula by Dr

Description: Soviet Cold War Attack Submarines by Dr Edward Hampshire, Adam Tooby This fascinating title explains and analyzes the history, technology, and service of the Soviet Navys nuclear attack submarines, the formidable high-tech boats on the front line of the Cold War at sea. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this highly detailed book, naval historian Edward Hampshire reveals the fascinating history of the nuclear-powered attack submarines built and operated by the Soviet Union in the Cold War, including each class of these formidable craft as they developed throughout the Cold War period.The November class, which were the Soviet Unions first nuclear submarines, had originally been designed to fire a single enormous nuclear-tipped torpedo but were eventually completed as boats firing standard torpedoes. The Alfa class were perhaps the most remarkable submarines of the Cold War: titanium-hulled (which was light and strong but extremely expensive and difficult to weld successfully), crewed with only thirty men due to considerable automation and 30% faster than any US submarines, they used a radical liquid lead-bismuth alloy in the reactor plant. The Victor class formed the backbone of the Soviet nuclear submarine fleet in the 1970s and 1980s, as hunter-killer submarines began to focus on tracking and potentially destroying NATO ballistic missile submarines. The Sierra classes were further titanium-hulled submarines and the single Mike-class submarine was an experimental type containing a number of innovations. Finally, the Akula class were being constructed as the Cold War ended, and these boats form the mainstay of the Russian nuclear attack submarine fleet today.This book explores the design, development, and deployment of each of these classes in detail, offering an unparalleled insight into the submarines which served the Soviet Union throughout the Cold War period. The text is supported by stunning illustrations, photographs and diagrams of the submarines. Author Biography Edward Hampshire is a historian at the Naval Historical Branch of the Ministry of Defence. He has lectured at the Joint Services Command and Staff College and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and worked for ten years at the United Kingdom National Archives. He has written on the Cold War at sea, British defence policy and intelligence history, and is currently researching British naval policy in the 1980s. His publications include From East of Suez to Eastern Atlantic, British Naval Policy 1964-70 and (co-authored) British Intelligence: Secrets, Spies and Sources. Table of Contents IntroductionWeapons Systems and SensorsNovember Class (Projects 627, 627A and 645)Victor Class (Projects 671, 671RT, 671RTM, 671RTMK)Alfa Class (Project 705)Mike Class (Project 685)Sierra I and II Classes (Projects 945/945A)Akula Class (Project 971)Operational ServiceBibliographyIndex Promotional This fascinating title explains and analyses the history, technology, and service of the Soviet Navys nuclear attack submarines, the formidable high-tech boats on the front line of the Cold War at sea. Promotional "Headline" This fascinating title explains and analyses the history, technology, and service of the Soviet Navys nuclear attack submarines, the formidable high-tech boats on the front line of the Cold War at sea. Feature Soviet submarines are an exciting Cold War subject, with few English- language sources available . Details ISBN147283934X Pages 48 Series New Vanguard Year 2020 ISBN-10 147283934X ISBN-13 9781472839343 Publication Date 2020-09-17 Short Title Soviet Cold War Attack Submarines Language English Format Paperback Series Number 287 Author Adam Tooby Illustrator Adam Tooby DEWEY 623.825740947 UK Release Date 2020-09-17 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2020-09-17 Illustrations Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8pp of colour illustrations Birth 1764 Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Politics, Oxford University Position Illustrator Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint Osprey Publishing Subtitle Nuclear classes from November to Akula Audience General AU Release Date 2020-11-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129754458;

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