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01 / Overview
Oberon-class submarine
Category
Country
Production
1960–1978
Quantity
27
Operators
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Hull ClassificationConventional
- Submarine TypeAttack/Patrol
- Builder / ShipyardVickers‑Armstrongs, Cammell Laird, Chatham Dockyard, Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company
- Commissioned1960
- Boats in Class27
- In ServiceNo
◈Displacement5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement2,030 t
- Submerged Displacement2,410 t
- Length90 m
- Beam8.1 m
- Draft5.5 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionDiesel-Electric
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power2,745 kW
- Propulsor Typediesel-electric
- Top Speed (surfaced)12 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)17 kn
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
- Test Depth198 m
- Complement (crew)69
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Torpedo Tubes8
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- VLS Cells0
- Cruise MissilesNo
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- SLBM Count0
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Mine-Laying CapableYes
▤Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
- Bow SonarType 187 Active‑Passive attack sonar
- Flank Array SonarYes
- Towed Array SonarYes
- Surface-Search RadarType 1002 surface search and navigation radar
- ESM / ELINT SuiteYes
⬢Stealth3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- First of Class1960
- Operators5
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed27
- Active0
- Under Construction0
- Planned0
- Cancelled0
- Lost0
- Retired27
- Preserved8
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1960Production started
- 1963Sale: Canada (3 units) · $40 M
- 1978Production ended
- 1982First deployment: Falklands War
66
years in service
18
years in production
27
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 24units
24active
Oberon-class submarineSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 3 | $40.0 M | $420.8 M |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
Not enough weapon data to rank this category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
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.
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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