Russian Typhoon-Class Submarine (Project 941 Akula) 30-Inch Model
How big is it?
Length about 76 cm / 30.0 in. Drawn to scale; the model outline is a simplified shape.
Model details
- Materials
- Mahogany, Cedar, Teak
- Construction
- Plank-on-frame, built by hand
- Display
- Display base included
- Collection
- Battle Ship Models
- Item no.
- CM419
The Typhoon-class (Project 941 Akula) ballistic missile submarines were developed by the Soviet Union in the 1980s and remain the largest submarines ever built. Measuring over 175 meters (574 feet) in length and displacing around 48,000 tons submerged, these double-hulled vessels were designed to carry 20 RSM-52 nuclear ballistic missiles each. Notable for their massive size and powerful capabilities, Typhoons can operate under Arctic ice and withstand significant damage. They feature two pressure hulls inside a massive outer hull, providing exceptional survivability and crew comfort. The class symbolized Soviet naval power during the Cold War and remains an iconic part of submarine history. A few Typhoons remain in limited service or as training platforms in Russian today.