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Attack Submarines (SSN) · United States · 1976
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Los Angeles-class submarine
Los Angeles-class submarine Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
85
Sonar & Sensors
80
Firepower
75
Speed
70
Diving Depth
90
Endurance
95
Survivability
85
Land-Attack Capability
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraCold War
In service1976–1996
Operators1 countries
Quantity62
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
80
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
1/16
Cold War
5/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
85
Sonar & Sensors
80
Firepower
75
Speed
70
Diving Depth
90
Endurance
95
Survivability
85
Land-Attack Capability
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Los Angeles-class submarine
Production
1976–1996
Quantity
62
Unit Price (current)
$2.2B↗ 146% inflation · 1990→2025
Original Price
$900.0M (1990)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.2B
Original: $900.0M (1990)
Inflation: +%146
80
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 TypeNuclear attack submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardNewport News Shipbuilding, General Dynamics Electric Boat
  • Laid Down1972
  • Commissioned1976
  • Boats in Class62
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement6,082 t
  • Submerged Displacement6,927 t
  • Length110.3 m
  • Beam10.1 m
  • Draft9.4 m
▣Propulsion8MOD.8
◇Diving & Endurance5MOD.5
  • Test Depth450 m
  • Maximum Operating Depth450 m
  • Submerged Endurance90 day
  • Patrol Duration90 day
  • Complement (crew)129
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Sensors6MOD.6
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Unit Cost900 USD
  • First of Class1976
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed62
  • Active19
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned62
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired36
  • Preserved2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
  2. 1996Production ended
  3. 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
50
years in service
20
years in production
62
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
LOS ANGELES-CLASS SUBMARINE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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