The most dangerous weapon of the Cold War

The Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union was the impetus for the development of the defense industrial complex of the two countries, which had its real heyday during the period of bipolar tension. The National Interest lists the most dangerous weapons invented at that time.

AK-47

According to the National Interest, assault rifles are the most lethal weapons that both sides have.

Mikhail Kalashnikov and AK-47. Photo: AP.

T-55 tank

The T-55 was used in the Saudi Arabia-Israel war, equipped with Cuba, Angolan armed forces, as well as the Vietnam People's Army in wars.

T-55 tank. Photo: Sputnik.

F-4 Phantom II

The F-4 Phantom II is an American fighter-bomber designed for operations in poor visibility and bad weather. Its advantages are range, firepower, and the ability to carry more than 7 tons of fuel, bombs, and missiles.

US F-4 Phantom II fighter bomber. Photo: F;ickr.

P-36M

The Soviet strategic missile system R-36M (NATO code name SS18 "Satan") is the most powerful of the two missiles. The two-stage liquid-fueled missile has a range of 16,000 km, allowing it to strike any target in the United States from Soviet territory.

The R-36M (SS18 Satan) strategic missile system. Photo: Sputnik.

USS George Washington (SSBN-598)

The US strategic missile submarine is considered one of the best military equipment in the world. The George Washington submarine can stay underwater for a long time, and at any time can deploy a nuclear potential of 9.6 megatons.

US strategic missile submarine George Washington (SSBN-598). Photo: Public Domain.

According to Sputnik