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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Seawolf-class submarine
Category
Country
Production
1995–2005
Quantity
3
Unit Price (current)
$3.0B
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$3.0B
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ 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 / ShipyardGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat
- Laid Down1989
- Commissioned1997
- Boats in Class3
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
- Surfaced Displacement8,600 t
- Submerged Displacement9,138 t
- Length107.6 m
- Beam12.2 m
▣Propulsion6MOD.6
- PropulsionNuclear
- Reactor TypeS8G
- Nuclear-PoweredYes
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Propulsor TypePump-jet
- Top Speed (submerged)35 kn
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
- Test Depth610 m
- Complement (crew)140
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Torpedo Tubes8
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- Cruise MissilesYes
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Mine-Laying CapableNo
▤Sensors4MOD.4
- Bow SonarBQQ-5
- Flank Array SonarYes
- Towed Array SonarYes
- ESM / ELINT SuiteYes
⬢Stealth3MOD.3
▲Production3MOD.3
- Unit Cost3,000,000,000 USD
- First of Class1997
- Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed3
- Active3
- Under Construction0
- Planned29
- Cancelled26
- Lost0
- Retired0
- Preserved0
◈Armour1MOD.1
- ArmourHY-100 steel
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1995Production started
- 1997Entered service
- 2005Production ended
31
years in service
10
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) RANKING Attack Submarines (SSN) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
1ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)1POST-COLD WAR · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)84UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)15PRICE · ALL WEAPONS27PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAttack Submarines (SSN)category.
📖 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.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
A pump-jet propulsor is a type of propulsion system used in submarines, utilizing a pump-jet to generate thrust.
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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