The Delta -class submarines emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as a response to the evolving demands of the Cold War arms race. The Soviet Union sought to counter the United States’ growing ...

For over five decades, the Soviet-designed Delta-class submarines have been the mainstay of the USSR and Russian strategic submarine fleets.The latest iteration – the Delta IV-class – is ...

Brandon J. Weichert May 31, 2025 Military Delta IV-Class: The Russian Submarines Armed To the Teeth with Nuclear Weapons ...

Introduced in 1972, the Delta I -class submarines were the first of the series, with 18 boats constructed. These subs displaced 10,000 tons submerged, and carried 12 R-29 SLBMs, each with a range ...