Soviet Union
Shchuka-Class: The Soviet Navy’s WWII Workhorse Submarine
Summary: Developed in the early 1930s, nearly 90 Shchuka-class submarines were built, with three versions produced. -These medium-sized attack submarines operated in both littoral and open ocean waters, engaging in...
Saab 29 Flying Barrel Fighter Had Just 1 Mission Only
Summary: Saab, a renowned Swedish company, has produced several formidable military assets, including the “Flying Barrel,” or Saab 29. The fighter was built for action during the Cold War, most...
Russia’s Akula-Class Attack Submarines Had Just 1 Mission
Bottomline: Russia’s Akula-class submarines, first deployed in the mid-1980s, remain a cornerstone of the country’s naval force. Designed to counter any submarine or surface warship, including those of the U.S....
Russia’s Kilo-Class ‘Black Hole’ Submarine: A Nightmare for the U.S. Navy?
Summary: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reignited global scrutiny of its military, particularly in the context of the ongoing land and air war. Among Russia’s array of defense platforms, the...
Russia’s Titanium Sierra-Class Submarines: A Nightmare for the U.S. Navy
Russia’s Sierra-Class Submarines were built to sink the U.S. Navy in a war – Soviet submarine designers subverted expectations when they began building hulls from titanium instead of default steel. The...
The P-3 Orion Was Built to Kill Russian Submarines
Summary: The Lockheed P-3 Orion, a turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft, has been a staple in aerial fleets worldwide since its first flight in 1959. Developed from the Lockheed...
Russia’s Akula-Class Submarine Is a Nightmare for the U.S. Navy
Summary: The deployment of the Akula I-class Soviet nuclear-powered attack submarine in 1985 caught Western intelligence off guard, as they had not expected its arrival until a decade later. The...
You Can Now Get Up Close to a Russian Air Force Su-27 Flanker
Visitors to the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Dayton, Ohio, can see some truly noteworthy U.S. aircraft. At the same time,...
Why the MiG-21 Fighter Jet Is Still Revered in Modern Warfare
Summary: The MiG-21, developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich in 1955, stands as a testament to Cold War-era engineering and military strategy. Serving in over 50 countries, this supersonic fighter-interceptor was the most...
Why the MiG-23 Flogger Ranks as History’s Most Disappointing Fighter Jet
Summary: Despite its ambition to outclass its predecessors and contemporaries through advanced technology and versatile capabilities, the MiG-23’s career was marred by operational challenges and underwhelming combat performance, culminating in its...
The T-54/T-55 Tank Phenomenon: Redefining Armor in the Cold War Era
Summary: During World War Two, the Soviet Union’s effective use of tank forces played a pivotal role in countering Nazi advances, culminating in significant victories such as the Battle of...
Why the US Didn’t Drop the Atomic Bomb in Korea: A Strategic Dilemma
Summary: The decision against using nuclear weapons in the Korean War was influenced by strategic, tactical, and geopolitical considerations. Despite General Douglas MacArthur’s call for strategic air attacks against China,...