Sonderwaffenlager Finsterwalde, Soviet military depot in Finsterwalde, Germany.
The Sonderwaffenlager facility contains a monolithic storage bunker measuring 70 meters by 10 meters with a dedicated technical area for operations and maintenance.
Established in 1961, this storage facility served the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany, housing between 40 to 80 nuclear warheads for fighter bomber regiments.
The installation represents a significant period of military presence in East Germany, demonstrating the scale of Soviet operations during the Cold War period.
The bunker featured two hydraulic pressure doors weighing 25 tons each, allowing vehicle access and secure storage of military equipment and weapons.
The facility incorporated a specialized portal crane system in a six-meter high handling area for the movement and positioning of nuclear armaments.
Location: Finsterwalde
Inception: 1961
GPS coordinates: 51.59460,13.75330
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41
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