A Cold War Missile Submarine and It’s Mighty Weapon the Regulus 1, Recreated in 3D

The USS Growler (SSG-577) occupies a unique and transitional place in naval history. Conceived during the early years of the Cold War, Growler was part of the U.S. Navy’s first serious attempt to field a submarine-launched strategic missile capability. Long before ballistic missile submarines became dominant, vessels like Growler were designed around the Regulus cruise missile, a large, aircraft-like weapon that required deck storage, surface launch, and complex handling procedures. This requirement fundamentally shaped the submarine’s appearance, resulting in its most recognizable feature: the massive twin missile hangars integrated into the forward deck.



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