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Akula-class submarine
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Attack Submarines (SSN) · Russia · 1984
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Akula-class submarine
Akula-class submarine Photo: Источник — VL.ru · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
78
Sonar & Sensors
72
Firepower
80
Speed
75
Diving Depth
70
Endurance
85
Survivability
77
Land-Attack Capability
68
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraCold War
In service1984–1999
Operators2 countries
Quantity15
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
5/16
Cold War
10/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
78
Sonar & Sensors
72
Firepower
80
Speed
75
Diving Depth
70
Endurance
85
Survivability
77
Land-Attack Capability
68
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Akula-class submarine
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
76
attack submarines (ssn) category
ⓘ 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
◇Diving & Endurance5MOD.5
  • Test Depth480 m
  • Maximum Operating Depth600 m
  • Submerged Endurance100 day
  • Patrol Duration100 day
  • Complement (crew)73
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Sensors6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
  • First of Class1984
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed15
  • Active4
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned20
  • Cancelled4
  • Lost0
  • Retired4
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1984Production started
  2. 1999Production ended
42
years in service
15
years in production
15
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 1units
1active
📖 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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