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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Akula-class submarine
Category
Country
Production
1984–1999
Quantity
15
Unit Price (current)
$3.3B↗ 111% inflation · 1995→2025
Original Price
$1.6B (1995)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$3.3B
Original: $1.6B (1995)
Inflation: +%111
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Hull ClassificationSSN
- Submarine TypeAttack Submarine (SSN)
- Builder / ShipyardAmur Shipbuilding Plant, Sevmash
- Laid Down1983
- Commissioned1984
- Boats in Class15
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement8,140 t
- Submerged Displacement12,770 t
- Length110.3 m
- Beam13.6 m
- Draft9.7 m
▣Propulsion8MOD.8
- PropulsionNuclear
- Reactor TypeOK-650B/OK-650M pressurized water reactor
- Nuclear-PoweredYes
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power31,975 kW
- Propulsor Typeseven-bladed propeller, retractable electric propulsors
- Top Speed (surfaced)18.5 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)65 kn
◇Diving & Endurance5MOD.5
- Test Depth480 m
- Maximum Operating Depth600 m
- Submerged Endurance100 day
- Patrol Duration100 day
- Complement (crew)73
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Torpedo Tubes4
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- VLS Cells0
- Cruise MissilesYes
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- SLBM Count0
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Mine-Laying CapableYes
▤Sensors6MOD.6
- Bow SonarMGK-540 Skat-3
- Flank Array SonarYes
- Towed Array SonarYes
- Surface-Search RadarChiblis Surface Search radar
- ESM / ELINT SuiteYes
- Combat SystemVspletsk Combat direction system
⬢Stealth3MOD.3
▲Production2MOD.2
- First of Class1984
- Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed15
- Active4
- Under Construction0
- Planned20
- Cancelled4
- Lost0
- Retired4
- Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
- 1999Production ended
42
years in service
15
years in production
15
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) RANKING Attack Submarines (SSN) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
10ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)5COLD WAR · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)169RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS5PRICE · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)28PRICE · ALL WEAPONS17PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAttack Submarines (SSN)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Anechoic coating: A type of sonar-absorbing material applied to submarines to reduce their acoustic signature. It consists of rubber or other materials with properties that minimize sound reflection.
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.
Cruise missiles are self-propelled, guided weapons launched from platforms like attack submarines (SSNs) to deliver warheads over long distances with precision.
Electronic Support Measures/ELectronic INTelligence suite: a sensor system on submarines that detects, identifies, and locates radar and communication emissions for passive threat assessment and tactical advantage.
Sonar system mounted on submarine's flanks to detect targets.
Laying explosive mines underwater from a submarine.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
A system of hydrophones towed behind a vessel to detect submarines and torpedoes, minimizing interference from the ship's self-noise.
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