Submarines Of The Russian And Soviet Navies, 17... ⇒ < NEWEST >

The lineage began in 1718 when Yefim Nikonov proposed a "hidden vessel" to Peter the Great. Though his leather-and-wood prototype, tested in 1724, was largely unsuccessful, it planted the seed for Russian undersea innovation. It wasn't until the late 19th century that Stefan Drzewiecki designed the first series-produced submarines, which were pedal-powered and intended for coastal defense.

Today, Russia continues to innovate with "special mission" vessels like the Belgorod , designed to carry the Poseidon nuclear-armed torpedo, ensuring that its submarine force remains one of the most formidable and technologically distinct in the world. Submarines of the Russian and Soviet Navies, 17...

The Cold War became an undersea arms race. The Soviets focused on two primary roles: The lineage began in 1718 when Yefim Nikonov