Ships, Vehicles, and Artillery
of the Era of Reconstruction
(1946-1959)

Welcome to the vehicles of the Era of Reconstruction following the Great Patriotic War.  In this section you will find a variety of vehicles that were employed by the Soviet Union at the beginning of the Cold War.

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, Trucks, Artillery, and Missiles New Rocket Launching Systems

Older Tanks and Assault Guns in Service

Older Artillery Systems In Service

  

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

       

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

   

Earlier Period
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