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Attack Submarines (SSN) · France · 1976
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Rubis-class submarine
Rubis-class submarine Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
70
Sonar & Sensors
75
Firepower
60
Speed
65
Diving Depth
60
Endurance
80
Survivability
70
Land-Attack Capability
40
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin France
ManufacturerNaval Group
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraCold War
In service1976–1990
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
9/16
Cold War
16/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
70
Sonar & Sensors
75
Firepower
60
Speed
65
Diving Depth
60
Endurance
80
Survivability
70
Land-Attack Capability
40
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Rubis-class submarine
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1976–1990
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
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-powered attack submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardArsenal de Cherbourg (DCAN)
  • Laid Down1976
  • Commissioned1983
  • Boats in Class6
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement2,400 t
  • Submerged Displacement2,600 t
  • Length73.6 m
  • Beam7.6 m
  • Draft6.4 m
▣Propulsion8MOD.8
◇Diving & Endurance3MOD.3
  • Test Depth300 m
  • Submerged Endurance45 day
  • Complement (crew)30
◆Armament7MOD.7
▤Sensors4MOD.4
▲Production2MOD.2
  • First of Class1983
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed6
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned6
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired6
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
  2. 1983Entered service
  3. 1990Production ended
50
years in service
14
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
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.
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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