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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ballistic missile submarines (ssbn) category.
01 / Overview
Delta III-class submarine
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1974–1982
Quantity
14
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN) · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ballistic missile submarines (ssbn) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Hull ClassificationDelta III class
- Submarine TypeBallistic Missile Submarine
- Builder / ShipyardSevernoye Mashinostroitelnoye Predpriyatie (Sevmash), Severodvinsk
- Laid Down1974
- Commissioned1976
- Boats in Class14
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement13,500 t
- Submerged Displacement18,200 t
- Length166 m
- Beam12.3 m
- Draft8.7 m
▣Propulsion8MOD.8
- PropulsionNuclear
- Reactor TypeVM-4S (2×90 MW) PWR
- Nuclear-PoweredYes
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power44,700 kW
- Propulsor Typetwo five-bladed fixed pitched shrouded propellers
- Top Speed (surfaced)20 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)24 kn
◇Diving & Endurance3MOD.3
- Test Depth320 m
- Maximum Operating Depth400 m
- Complement (crew)130
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Torpedo Tubes4
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- VLS Cells0
- Cruise MissilesNo
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)Yes
- SLBM Count16
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Mine-Laying CapableNo
▤Sensors2MOD.2
- Bow SonarMGK-400 Rubikon
- Combat SystemAlmaz-BDR (MVU-JZBDR) torpedo fire control, D-9R ballistic missile system
⬢Stealth1MOD.1
▲Production2MOD.2
- First of Class1976
- Operators2
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed14
- Active1
- Under Construction0
- Planned0
- Cancelled0
- Lost0
- Retired13
- Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1974Production started
- 1979Entered service
- 1982Production ended
52
years in service
8
years in production
14
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN) RANKING Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
11BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)5COLD WAR · BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)46RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)
ⓘ Rankings are within theBallistic Missile Submarines (SSBN)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Ballistic missiles are rocket‑propelled weapons that follow a ballistic trajectory after launch, delivering warheads over long distances; submarine‑launched variants (SLBMs) are fired from submerged submarines.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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