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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
Barracuda-class submarine
Category
Country
Production
1924–1934
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · INTERWAR PERIOD
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 ClassificationV-1 class
- Submarine Typefleet submarine
- Builder / ShipyardPortsmouth Naval Shipyard, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Electric Boat Company
- Laid Down1921
- Commissioned1924
- Boats in Class3
- In ServiceNo
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement2,119 t
- Submerged Displacement2,506 t
- Length83.5 m
- Beam8.8 m
- Draft4.9 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionDiesel-Electric
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power4,500 kW
- Propulsor Typetwin screws
- Top Speed (surfaced)38.9 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)16.7 kn
◇Diving & Endurance5MOD.5
- Test Depth90 m
- Maximum Operating Depth120 m
- Submerged Endurance48 day
- Patrol Duration30 day
- Complement (crew)85
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Torpedo Tubes6
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- VLS Cells0
- Cruise MissilesNo
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- SLBM Count0
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Mine-Laying CapableNo
▤Sensors5MOD.5
- Bow SonarQC
- Flank Array SonarYes
- Towed Array SonarNo
- ESM / ELINT SuiteNo
- Combat SystemMark 10 Torpedo Data Computer
⬢Stealth3MOD.3
▲Production2MOD.2
- First of Class1924
- Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed3
- Active0
- Under Construction0
- Planned3
- Cancelled0
- Lost0
- Retired3
- Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1924Production started
- 1934Production ended
- 1939First deployment: World War II
102
years in service
10
years in production
3
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) RANKING Attack Submarines (SSN) · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
30ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)1INTERWAR PERIOD · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)2600UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS23PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAttack Submarines (SSN)category.
📖 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.
Sonar system mounted on submarine's flanks to detect targets.
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