China Displays Nuclear Submarine To Tourists (Photos)

museum in China has put the country's first ever nuclear-powered submarine on display in celebration of the 68th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Navy. There are only four other countries that have retained a nuclear powered submarine after it has been decommissioned.
As of April 25, tourists have been able to explore the submarine and get first hand experience on what it's like onboard. The submarine is the first of its kind to go on display at the Naval Museum in Qingdao on the coast of east China's Shandong province.

Visitors were able to access the attraction from April 25.

 

The type 091 nuclear submarine was produced using technology from the 1950s and 1960s and has short range weapons.
The submarine would usually be equipped with six torpedo tubes

The 091 type submarine would usually be equipped with six torpedo tubes using technology from the 1950s and 1960s.

A view of the nuclear reactor compartment.

A view of radiation-proof clothes in the submarine.

An interior view of a meeting and operation room in the sub.

An interior view of the command cabin.