Tensions in Europe and the Afghanistan War
Ships, Vehicles, and Artillery
(
1979-1991)

    

Welcome to the vehicles of the Cold War and the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan.  In this section you will find a variety of vehicles that were employed by the Soviet Union during this time of tension.  

Each vehicle description is accompanied by original photographs, technical specifications, and a full description.  We have tried to focus of the history of each vehicle's development, its capabilities and limitations, and where they have been used in combat.

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New Ground Vehicles

New Tanks and Missile Launchers New Trucks and Supply Vehicles
  • None in current collection

  • None in current collection

Older Tanks, Trucks, and Artillery

Older Missile and Anti-Aircraft In Service

    

Aircraft
New Fighters and Bombers New Helicopters and Cargo Planes
Older Fighters and Bombers In Service

Older Helicopters and Planes in Service

      

Naval Vessels
New Ships New Submarines
Older Ships Still In Service Older Submarines Still In Service

           

Earlier Period Vehicles
(1960-1978)

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Later Period Vehicles
(1992-2002)