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A-class submarine
Photo: UK Government. Sourced to 'an old postcard'. To be this close to so many active submarines indicates that the photographer was at the very least UK Go · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Midget / Coastal Submarines · Italy
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A-class submarine
A-class submarine Photo: UK Government. Sourced to 'an old postcard'. To be this close to so many active submarines indicates that the photographer was at the very least UK Go · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
85
Compactness
95
Special-Ops Capability
70
Littoral Suitability
90
Sensors
75
Endurance
60
Firepower
65
Survivability
70
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Italy
CategoryMidget / Coastal Submarines
Operators13 countries
Data Quality85%
78
Midget / Coastal Submarines MASS Rating
1/50
All-Time
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 10 axes scored
Stealth
85
Compactness
95
Special-Ops Capability
70
Littoral Suitability
90
Sensors
75
Endurance
60
Firepower
65
Survivability
70
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the midget / coastal submarines category.
01 / Overview
A-class submarine
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MIDGET / COASTAL SUBMARINES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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78
midget / coastal submarines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the midget / coastal submarines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification1MOD.1
  • Submarine TypeMidget / Coastal Submarines
◈Displacement & Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Surfaced Displacement150 t
  • Submerged Displacement150 t
▣Diving & Endurance1MOD.1
  • Complement (crew)1
◇Armament3MOD.3
03 / History
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Laying explosive mines underwater from a submarine.
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