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Sturgeon-class submarine
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Attack Submarines (SSN) · United States · 1966
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Sturgeon-class submarine
Sturgeon-class submarine Photo: US Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
55
Sonar & Sensors
60
Firepower
58
Speed
70
Diving Depth
65
Endurance
85
Survivability
70
Land-Attack Capability
45
Technology
68
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraCold War
In service1966–1975
Operators1 countries
Quantity37
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
11/16
Cold War
19/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
55
Sonar & Sensors
60
Firepower
58
Speed
70
Diving Depth
65
Endurance
85
Survivability
70
Land-Attack Capability
45
Technology
68
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Sturgeon-class submarine
Production
1966–1975
Quantity
37
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
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 TypeAttack Submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat
  • Laid Down1963
  • Commissioned1967
  • Boats in Class37
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement3,640 t
  • Submerged Displacement4,640 t
  • Length292 m
  • Beam9.65 m
  • Draft7.44 m
▣Propulsion8MOD.8
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth402 m
  • Complement (crew)107
◆Armament7MOD.7
▤Sensors3MOD.3
  • Bow Sonarsteel or GRP dome
  • Towed Array SonarYes
  • Combat SystemBQQ-5 sonar suite, Mk 117 torpedo fire control
▲Production2MOD.2
  • First of Class1967
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed37
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned37
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired37
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1966Production started
  3. 1967Entered service
  4. 1975Production ended
60
years in service
9
years in production
37
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 37units
37active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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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