Why Russia's Victor III Nuclear Submarines Were So Good
The Victor III line formed the backbone of the Soviet Navy’s nuclear-powered attack submarine force. One of the most underrated successes of the Soviet submarine industry, the Victor III line formed the backbone of the Soviet Navy’s nuclear-powered attack submarine force. The initial line of Project 671 submarines, NATO reporting name Victor I, entered service in the late 1960’s. The submarine’s “teardrop” hull design promised several key hydrodynamic benefits, including higher top speeds and lower noise signature. At a submerged top speed of 32 knots, the former advanta...
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