Nuclear ammunition storage facility "Javor 52"
Skladovací objekt jaderné munice "Javor 52"
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Maple 52 was one of the top-secret nuclear weapons depots in the former Czechoslovakia, built in cooperation with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. This underground facility was used to safely store Soviet nuclear warheads, which were to be kept there until 1989.
Maple 52 was designed to withstand various types of attacks and to ensure maximum security for the stored munitions. After the fall of communism and the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia, it lost its strategic importance and was abandoned. Today it is an interesting reminder of a period when nuclear war was a real threat.... show more Maple 52 was one of the top-secret nuclear weapons depots in the former Czechoslovakia, built in cooperation with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. This underground facility was used to safely store Soviet nuclear warheads, which were to be kept there until 1989.
Maple 52 was designed to withstand various types of attacks and to ensure maximum security for the stored munitions. After the fall of communism and the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia, it lost its strategic importance and was abandoned. Today it is an interesting reminder of a period when nuclear war was a real threat.
Inside, much of the original infrastructure has been preserved, such as air conditioning, power stations, water pipes, substations, etc. The entrance is filled in, but a small opening at the top allows access.
Date of visit: 18.3.2025
PS: There are two identical bunkers on the site, Maple 52 - West and Maple 52 - East. My post refers to Maple 52 - East :)
Maple 52 was designed to withstand various types of attacks and to ensure maximum security for the stored munitions. After the fall of communism and the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia, it lost its strategic importance and was abandoned. Today it is an interesting reminder of a period when nuclear war was a real threat.... show more Maple 52 was one of the top-secret nuclear weapons depots in the former Czechoslovakia, built in cooperation with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. This underground facility was used to safely store Soviet nuclear warheads, which were to be kept there until 1989.
Maple 52 was designed to withstand various types of attacks and to ensure maximum security for the stored munitions. After the fall of communism and the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia, it lost its strategic importance and was abandoned. Today it is an interesting reminder of a period when nuclear war was a real threat.
Inside, much of the original infrastructure has been preserved, such as air conditioning, power stations, water pipes, substations, etc. The entrance is filled in, but a small opening at the top allows access.
Date of visit: 18.3.2025
PS: There are two identical bunkers on the site, Maple 52 - West and Maple 52 - East. My post refers to Maple 52 - East :)
Javor 52 byl jedním z přísně tajných skladů jaderných zbraní na území bývalého Československa, vybudovaný v rámci spolupráce se Sovětským svazem během studené války. Tento podzemní objekt sloužil k bezpečnému uchovávání sovětských jaderných hlavic, které zde měly být uchovány až do roku 1989.
Javor 52 byl konstruován tak, aby odolal různým typům útoků a zajistil maximální bezpečnost uskladněné munice. Po pádu komunismu a stažení sovětských vojsk z Československa ztratil svůj strategický význam a byl opuštěn. Dnes představuje zajímavou připomínku období, kdy byla jaderná válka reálnou hrozbou.
Uvnitř se dochovalo vcelku velké množství původní infrastruktury, jako vzduchotechnika, elektrocentrály, vodovodní potrubí, rozvodny apod. Vstup je zasypaný, ale menším otvorem v horní části se dá dovnitř dostat.
Datum návštěvy: 18.3.2025
PS: V areálu se nachází dva identické bunkry, Javor 52 - Západ a Javor 52 - Východ. Můj příspěvek se vztahuje na Javor 52 - Východ :)
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