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Attack Submarines (SSN) · United States · 1951
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Barracuda-class submarine
Barracuda-class submarine Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Firepower
30
Speed
25
Diving Depth
30
Endurance
20
Survivability
25
Land-Attack Capability
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1951–1951
Operators3 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
24
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
6/6
Early Cold War
31/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Firepower
30
Speed
25
Diving Depth
30
Endurance
20
Survivability
25
Land-Attack Capability
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Barracuda-class submarine
Production
1951–1951
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · EARLY COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
24
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
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Submarine TypeDiesel-electric hunter-killer submarine
  • Laid Down1949
  • Commissioned1951
  • Boats in Class3
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement765 t
  • Submerged Displacement7,200 t
  • Length59.74 m
  • Beam7.49 m
  • Draft4.39 m
▣Propulsion6MOD.6
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth300 m
  • Complement (crew)37
◆Armament6MOD.6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1951Production started
75
years in service
0
years in production
3
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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