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Attack Submarines (SSN) · France · 2019
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Suffren-class submarine
Suffren-class submarine Photo: U.S. 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
92
Sonar & Sensors
88
Firepower
85
Speed
80
Diving Depth
85
Endurance
95
Survivability
90
Land-Attack Capability
80
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin France
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraModern Era
In service2019
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
87
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
1/3
Modern Era
1/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
92
Sonar & Sensors
88
Firepower
85
Speed
80
Diving Depth
85
Endurance
95
Survivability
90
Land-Attack Capability
80
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Suffren-class submarine
Country
Production
2019–
Quantity
6
Unit Price (current)
$2.4B↗ 36% inflation · 2014→2025
Original Price
$1.7B (2014)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.4B
Original: $1.7B (2014)
Inflation: +%36
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 / ShipyardNaval Group
  • Laid Down2007
  • Commissioned2020
  • Boats in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement4,765 t
  • Submerged Displacement5,300 t
  • Length99.5 m
  • Beam8.8 m
  • Draft7.3 m
▣Propulsion8MOD.8
◇Diving & Endurance4MOD.4
  • Test Depth350 m
  • Submerged Endurance70 day
  • Patrol Duration70 day
  • Complement (crew)80
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Sensors6MOD.6
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Unit Cost1,730,000,000 USD
  • First of Class2020
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed4
  • Active3
  • Under Construction2
  • Planned6
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2019Production started
  2. 2020Entered service
7
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 6units
6active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
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.
Laying explosive mines underwater from a submarine.
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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