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Seawolf-class submarine
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Attack Submarines (SSN) · United States · 1995
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Seawolf-class submarine
Seawolf-class submarine Photo: Thiep Nguyen · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
95
Sonar & Sensors
90
Firepower
85
Speed
75
Diving Depth
90
Endurance
100
Survivability
95
Land-Attack Capability
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraPost-Cold War
In service1995–2005
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
87
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
1/3
Post-Cold War
1/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
95
Sonar & Sensors
90
Firepower
85
Speed
75
Diving Depth
90
Endurance
100
Survivability
95
Land-Attack Capability
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Seawolf-class submarine
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
87
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 / 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
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth610 m
  • Complement (crew)140
◆Armament6MOD.6
▤Sensors4MOD.4
▲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
  1. 1995Production started
  2. 1997Entered service
  3. 2005Production ended
31
years in service
10
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 3units
3active
📖 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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