LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
Scorpène-class submarine
Photo: Indian Navy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5 in
REC // INTEL FEED

Scorpène-classsubmarine

Conventional Submarines · France · 1999
ADD TO COMPARE

Scorpène-classsubmarine

Scorpène-class submarine
Scorpène-class submarine Photo: Indian Navy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5 in
Origin France
CategoryConventional Submarines
EraPost-Cold War
In service1999
Operators6 countries
Quantity14
Data Quality86%
01 / Overview
Scorpène-class submarine
Country
Production
1999–
Quantity
14
Unit Price (current)
$450.0M
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CONVENTIONAL SUBMARINES · POST-COLD WAR
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
—
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$450.0M
Inflation: +%0
—
conventional submarines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the conventional submarines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationSSK
  • Submarine Typeattack submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardNaval Group, Navantia, Mazagon Dock Limited, Itaguaí Construções Navais, PAL Indonesia
  • Laid Down1999
  • Commissioned2005
  • Boats in Class14
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement1,565 t
  • Submerged Displacement1,870 t
  • Length61.7 m
  • Beam6.2 m
  • Draft5.8 m
▣Propulsion6MOD.6
◇Diving & Endurance4MOD.4
  • Test Depth350 m
  • Submerged Endurance50 day
  • Patrol Duration50 day
  • Complement (crew)31
◆Armament6MOD.6
▤Sensors & Combat Systems4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Unit Cost450,000,000 USD
  • First of Class2005
  • Operators5
◎Fleet Status5MOD.5
  • Completed14
  • Active13
  • Under Construction2
  • Planned20
  • Cancelled4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1999Production started
  2. 2002Sale: Malaysia (2 units) · $1.0 Mr
  3. 2005Sale: India (6 units) · $3.0 Mr
27
years in service
14
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 16units
16active
Scorpène-class submarineSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2005India6$3.00 Mr$4.95 Mr
2002Malaysia2$1.04 Mr$1.86 Mr
—Chile2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
Not enough weapon data to rank this category.
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theConventional Submarinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Submarine propulsion system enabling underwater operation without atmospheric oxygen, typically using stored oxidizer or closed-cycle engines.
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Conventional Submarines entry →