Combat Approved
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Mi-28 UB: Combat, Training, One-Of-A-Kind Helicopter. Advanced Night Hunter with Dual Control System
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The Refueller: Docking Masters. Russia’s Il-78 refuelling tanker
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Nebo-M Radar Complex: The Stealth Buster. Multi-range radar station that tracks ballistic missiles, stealth planes & drones
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Kremlin Fireworks. The soldiers and workers behind the bangs
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A Pirate's Nightmare: Russia's Special Operations Craft. Armed and armoured - the powerful little assault craft that packs a big punch
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The Missile Capable Buyan-M Corvette: High Seas Hellraiser. The stealthy, shallow-hulled warship that launches cruise missiles
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Submarines of the Northern Fleet: The Beast Division - Part 1. Welcome aboard Russia’s deep-sea nuclear Shchuka-B class boats
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Submarines of the Northern Fleet: Beast Division - Part 2. Getting under the skin of Shchuka-B nuclear subs
Submarines of the Northern Fleet: Beast Division - Part 2. Getting under the skin of Shchuka-B nuclear subs
Combat Approved continues to explore the ‘beasts’ of Russia’s Northern Fleet. This time you’ll get an up close look at Project 971 Shchuka-B submarines. We’ll examine the unique features of these underwater behemoths and meet the brave seamen who man them on board a sub named Pantera.
The submariners tell us about their life underwater, revealing a few details about their extensive wardrobe and explaining why sonar operators are especially important on Shchuka-B subs. You’ll also find out why it’s vital to drink wine on a nuclear submarine.
Then, we visit Gidropribor, the biggest torpedo design bureau in Russia. Here, you’ll learn what’s so special about the 65-76A 650mm torpedoes on these subs and why these weapons have forced Western fleets to change their ship formations.