Red October (Modified Typhoon) Submarine

Red October is the fictional Soviet submarine central to Tom Clancy’s novel and its film adaptation. Its appearance draws on the enormous Typhoon-class ballistic-missile submarines, but the story’s unusual quiet propulsion and dramatic defection are invented. The real Project 941 class had its own documented strategic mission and engineering. This modified subject therefore combines a recognizable Cold War naval silhouette with a fictional vessel identity, and it should not be presented as a real Soviet submarine that undertook the events of the story. The story’s special propulsion and defection plot were fictional additions to a setting shaped by actual Cold War naval competition. Its immense submarine drew visual and conceptual inspiration from Soviet strategic boats. The resulting subject should therefore be distinguished from both real Typhoon-class specifications and the historical operations of Soviet crews.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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