PLOKSTINE MISSILE BASE // ROCKET BASE LITHUANIA // COLD WAR MUSEUM
COLD WAR MUSEUM
The former underground missile base is newly opened after the reconstruction and hosts the Cold War Museum (reconstruction funds were allocated from the European Structural Funds). Tourists can visit the underground and the missile silos labyrinth and get knowledge of the Cold War period, propaganda strategies, consequences of the nuclear explosions and the life in the military base.
PLOKSTINE MISSILE BASE
At the time when the United States started building underground military bases, it was decided that the Soviet Union had to maintain its military advantage. For that reason in September 1960 in the village of Plokščiai the Soviets started rapid construction of an underground military base, one of the first in the S. U. The shore of the Plateliai Lake and the Plokštinė forests were perfectly suitable for the construction of the military base. The chosen location for the base was located160 m above sea level, the soil was easy to excavate and the local population was small. The local inhabitants were poor farmers who were paid 4.5 thousand rubles to move their farms. Further, from this location all of the Europe could be covered by the missiles, which could reach Turkey and southern European countries.
Ten thousand soldiers, mostly Estonians, constructed the base. The missile silos were dug out with shovels which took approximately 6-8 months. Simultaneously, in the centre of the four silos they excavated a large hole for the support structures – electrical and radio stations, control rooms and recreation areas for the soldiers who would be on duty. All of these underground facilities were waterproof and covered with earth. They were constructed in the way that under normal conditions the personnel could survive in the silos for 15 days or 3 hours in extreme conditions with the silos hermetically sealed. A 2.5 km water trench was dug to the Plateliai lake, and a water pump station was constructed. The earth which had been excavated was used to lay the foundation for the new road to Plokštinė. Earlier travellers had to get to the base by going through Jogaudai. On December 31, 1962 the construction was completed; at 10 p. m. – just before the New Year – the “rocketeers” accepted their military duties.
Four R12 nuclear missiles, 23 meters high, including the 4 meters warhead, were installed in the silos. The rockets were fuelled with a mixture of kerosene and nitric acid. They were intended to last 10-15 years; in Plokštinė they were changed once in 16 years. The rocket launching facilities were guarded by 6 security systems including barbed wire, alarms, 1700 volt electric wires, etc. The rockets were aimed at different western countries: Norway, Great Britain, Spain, West Germany and Turkey. Every 3-4 years the targeted countries were changed.
Eight missile warheads were stored in the ammunition depot in Plokštinė. Extra rocket carries were stored in the ammunition depot specially build in the nearby Šateikiai. Šateikiai also had eight surface missiles which had been deployed the year before those in Plokštinė.
ENGLISH GIRL VISITS SCARY SECRET SOVIET NUCLEAR MISSILE BASE - NEW COLD WAR MUSEUM, LITHUANIA
All things military/guns/weapons/war aren't normally my thing, but this visit to a former secret Soviet nuclear missile base in Plateliai, Lithuania was spooky, scary, fascinating and will stay with me for a long time. If war history/nuclear weapons is your thing, then a visit to this Cold War Museum is an absolute must. It's even worth the journey for a day trip from a stop in the Baltic cruise port of Klaipeda. This review video will show you exactly how the process of pressing that button and firing off a nuclear missile works and what the release of the missile would have looked like.
Soviet Nuclear Missile Base - Cold War Museum - Lithuania
Plokštinė underground ballistic missile with thermonuclear cartridge base (Lithuanian: Plokštinės raketų bazė) was a missile base of the Soviet Union (1960 - 1989). It was built near Plokščiai village, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Plungė, in sparsely populated Plokštinė forest near Plateliai Lake, Samogitia, Lithuanian SSR. This is the first nuclear missile base of the Soviet Union, an underground R-12 Dvina ballistic medium-range missile base. In 2012, the Cold War Museum was opened at the site.
Roadtrip Lithuania part 7 - the Cold War Museum
#URBANista Plokstine Nuclear Missiles Launch Base Dvina Silos and Cold war museum
Silos and Cold war museum. This TOP secret object was the only one of it's kind in Soviet Union. Because of this base location the Soviet Red army could easy attack almost all main cities in EUROPE
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Russische Atomraketen Basis Cold War Exposition in Litauen (PLOKSTINE) 4K
PLOKSTINE MISSILE BASE
Zu der Zeit, als die USA anfingen, unterirdische Militärstützpunkte zu errichten, wurde beschlossen, dass die Sowjetunion ihren militärischen Vorteil beibehalten musste. Aus diesem Grund begannen die Sowjets im September 1960 im Dorf Plokščiai in Litauen mit dem Bau einer unterirdischen Atomraketen Militärbasis. Das Ufer des Plateliai-Sees und die Wälder von Plokštinė waren perfekt für den Bau der Militärbasis geeignet. Der gewählte Standort für die Basis befand sich 160 m über dem Meeresspiegel, der Boden war leicht auszugraben, von diesem Standort aus konnte ganz Europa erreicht werden. In den Silos wurden vier 23 Meter hohe R12-Atomraketen installiert, darunter der 4 Meter hohe Sprengkopf. Die Raketen wurden mit einer Mischung aus Kerosin und Salpetersäure betrieben. Sie sollten 10-15 Jahre halten; in Plokštinė wurden sie alle 16 Jahre einmal gewechselt. Die Raketenabschussanlagen wurden von 6 Sicherheitssystemen bewacht, darunter Stacheldraht, Alarmanlagen, 1700-Volt-Elektrokabel usw. Die Raketen richteten sich gegen verschiedene westliche Länder: Norwegen, Großbritannien, Spanien, Westdeutschland und die Türkei. Alle 3-4 Jahre wurden die Zielländer gewechselt.
PLOKSTINE MISSILE BASE
By the time the US began building underground military bases, it was decided that the Soviet Union would retain its military advantage. For this reason, the Soviets began in September 1960 in the village Plokščiai in Lithuania with the construction of an underground nuclear missile military base. The shore of Lake Plateliai and the forests of Plokštinė were perfect for the construction of the military base. The chosen location for the base was 160 m above sea level, the ground was easy to dig out, from this location all of Europe could be reached. In the silos four 23 meter high R12 nuclear missiles were installed, including the 4 -meter-high warhead. The rockets were operated with a mixture of kerosene and nitric acid. They should last 10-15 years; in Plokštinė they were changed once every 16 years. The missile launchers were guarded by 6 security systems, including barbed wire, alarm systems, 1700-volt electrical cables, etc. The rockets were directed against various Western countries: Norway, Great Britain, Spain, West Germany and Turkey. Every 3-4 years, the destination countries were changed.
PLOKSTINE MISSILE BASE
Iki to laiko, kai JAV pradėjo statyti požemines karines bazes, buvo nuspręsta, kad Sovietų Sąjunga išlaikys savo karinį pranašumą. Dėl šios priežasties sovietai 1960 m. Rugsėjo mėn. Lietuvoje pradėjo Plokščių kaime statyti požeminę branduolinių raketų karinę bazę. Platelių ežero krantas ir Plokštinės miškai puikiai tinka karinės bazės statybai. Pasirinkta bazė bazei buvo 160 m virš jūros lygio, žemė buvo lengva kasti, iš šios vietos galima pasiekti visą Europą. Bunkeriuose įrengtos keturios 23 metrų aukščio R12 branduolinės raketos, įskaitant 4 metrų aukštį. Raketos buvo naudojamos su žibalo ir azoto rūgšties mišiniu. Jie turėtų trukti 10–15 metų; Plokštinėje jie buvo pakeisti kartą per 16 metų. Raketų paleidimo įrenginius saugojo 6 apsaugos sistemos, įskaitant spygliuotą vielą, signalizacijas, 1700 voltų elektros kabelius ir kt. Kas 3-4 metai pasikeitė paskirties šalys.
PLOKSTINE MISSILE BASE
К тому времени, когда США начали строить подземные военные базы, было решено, что Советский Союз сохранит свое военное преимущество. По этой причине Советы начались в сентябре 1960 года в деревне Плокщяй в Литве со строительства подземной ядерной ракетной военной базы. Берег озера Платяляй и леса Плокштине идеально подходили для строительства военной базы. Выбранное место для базы было 160 м над уровнем моря, грунт было легко выкопать, из этого места можно было добраться до всей Европы. В бункерах были установлены четыре 23-метровые ядерные ракеты R12, включая 4-метровую боеголовку. Ракеты работали со смесью керосина и азотной кислоты. Они должны длиться 10-15 лет; в Плокштине они менялись раз в 16 лет. Ракетные установки охранялись 6 системами безопасности, включая колючую проволоку, системы сигнализации, электрические кабели на 1700 В и т. Д. Ракеты были направлены против различных западных стран: Норвегии, Великобритании, Испании, Западной Германии и Турции. Каждые 3-4 года страны назначения менялись.
Raketų bazė Plungės miškuose veikė iki 1978 metų
Raketų bazė Plungės miškuose veikė iki 1978 metų
Nuclear missile launch facility tour! Plokstine Plateliai
Visiting first nuclear missile base of the Soviet Union, an underground R-12 Dvina ballistic medium-range missile base. In 2012, the Cold War Museum was opened at the site.
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CYCLING Lake Plateliai (Budget Travel Lithuania) {Zemaitija National Park, LITHUANIA}
Budget Travel Lithuania #4
Cycling Lake Plateliai through Zemaitija National Park, Lithuania is a leisurely 24-kilometer loop.
Following a trip from Klaipeda, Matt rents two wheels for a late afternoon of what could be the best bicycling in Lithuania. In addition to the natural surroundings, some of the highlights include a glimpse of the village of Plateliai; a Cold War Museum in Zemaitija that was the site of missile silos and wild apple picking.
Oh right, there is also an American classic car spotting: a Pontiac Firebird. Listen to the engine AND the owner purr over the car's vintage status. Git yer Smokey and the Bandit hat and 'stache on!
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Secret Russian nuclear missile base SS-4 in Lithuania-Europe Union
PLOKSTINE MISSILE BASE. At the time when the United States started building underground military bases, it was decided that the Soviet Union had to maintain its military advantage. For that reason in September 1960 in the village of Plokščiai the Soviets started rapid construction of an underground military base, one of the first in the S. U. The shore of the Plateliai Lake and the Plokštinė forests were perfectly suitable for the construction of the military base. The chosen location for the base was located160 m above sea level, the soil was easy to excavate and the local population was small. The local inhabitants were poor farmers who were paid 4.5 thousand rubles to move their farms. Further, from this location all of the Europe could be covered by the missiles, which could reach Turkey and southern European countries.
Ten thousand soldiers, mostly Estonians, constructed the base. The missile silos were dug out with shovels which took approximately 6-8 months. Simultaneously, in the centre of the four silos they excavated a large hole for the support structures – electrical and radio stations, control rooms and recreation areas for the soldiers who would be on duty. All of these underground facilities were waterproof and covered with earth. They were constructed in the way that under normal conditions the personnel could survive in the silos for 15 days or 3 hours in extreme conditions with the silos hermetically sealed. A 2.5 km water trench was dug to the Plateliai lake, and a water pump station was constructed. The earth which had been excavated was used to lay the foundation for the new road to Plokštinė. Earlier travellers had to get to the base by going through Jogaudai. On December 31, 1962 the construction was completed; at 10 p. m. – just before the New Year – the “rocketeers” accepted their military duties.
Four R12 nuclear missiles, 23 meters high, including the 4 meters warhead, were installed in the silos. The rockets were fuelled with a mixture of kerosene and nitric acid. They were intended to last 10-15 years; in Plokštinė they were changed once in 16 years. The rocket launching facilities were guarded by 6 security systems including barbed wire, alarms, 1700 volt electric wires, etc. The rockets were aimed at different western countries: Norway, Great Britain, Spain, West Germany and Turkey. Every 3-4 years the targeted countries were changed.
Eight missile warheads were stored in the ammunition depot in Plokštinė. Extra rocket carries were stored in the ammunition depot specially build in the nearby Šateikiai. Šateikiai also had eight surface missiles which had been deployed the year before those in Plokštinė.
These two bases together hosted the 179th rocket regiment, headquartered in Šateikiai. The first commander was Kalisnicenko. After his refusal to participate in the Cuban operation, he was relieved and replaced by Sidorov. Other regimental commanders were Saloha, Ramaniuk and Jereskovskij. They all lived in the town of Plungė, travelling to the base for duty. Only in cases of increased military readiness, e.g. events in Czechoslovakia in 1968, they moved into the officers’ quarters in the base. The personnel of the 179th regiment participated in the deployment of rockets to Cuba; they poured a concrete for the rocket platforms in the central Cuba and in September 1962 the rockets were transported from Šateikiai to Cuba. All of this was done in secrecy. The soldiers worked in civilian clothes and loaded the rockets at night. When the Vilnius-Klaipėda passenger trains were passing by, all lights were turned off at the work site and work would be ceased. The rockets were transported to Sevastopol and loaded on commercial ships for transport to Havana.
Next to the military base there was a canteen and two wooden barracks for the duty relief of 9 officers and 22 soldiers which changed every 3 days. Shifts were 6 hours long; 6 hours in the missile silos and ours off.
3 more groups of officers and soldiers (320 people) lived in the nearby military town. The town had a headquarters, soldiers’ barracks, officers’ quarters, separate canteens for officers and soldiers, medical aid post, food storage, and an autopark area. The autopark roofed two 25 meters long machines for raising and loading the rockets into the silos, as well as machines, which pumped air into the silos. Spare parts, various equipment and insulation were in the maintenance storage section. There were no incidents with the missiles while they were deployed in Plokštinė. They were removed from the base on June 18, 1978.
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ABANDONED MISSILE BASE [LT]
Abandoned missile base in Lithuania. Hope you enjoy.
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