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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
Trafalgar-class attack submarine
Category
Country
Production
1983–1991
Quantity
7
Unit Price (current)
$797.9M↗ 199% inflation · 1985→2025
Original Price
$266.7M (1985)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$797.9M
Original: $266.7M (1985)
Inflation: +%199
ⓘ 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 Typefleet submarine
- Builder / ShipyardVickers Shipbuilding and Engineering
- Laid Down1977
- Commissioned1983
- Boats in Class7
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement4,650 t
- Submerged Displacement5,250 t
- Length85.4 m
- Beam9.8 m
- Draft9.5 m
▣Propulsion8MOD.8
- PropulsionNuclear
- Reactor TypeRolls-Royce PWR1
- Nuclear-PoweredYes
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power3,200 kW
- Propulsor Typepump jet
- Top Speed (surfaced)30 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)30 kn
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
- Test Depth600 m
- Complement (crew)130
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Torpedo Tubes5
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- VLS Cells0
- Cruise MissilesYes
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- SLBM Count0
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Mine-Laying CapableYes
▤Sensors3MOD.3
- Bow SonarSonar 2076
- Towed Array SonarYes
- ESM / ELINT SuiteYes
⬢Stealth2MOD.2
▲Production3MOD.3
- Unit Cost266,666,667 USD
- First of Class1983
- Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed7
- Active0
- Under Construction0
- Planned7
- Cancelled0
- Lost0
- Retired7
- Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1983Production started
- 1991Production ended
- 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
43
years in service
8
years in production
7
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
TRAFALGAR-CLASS ATTACK SUBMARINE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) RANKING Attack Submarines (SSN) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)4COLD WAR · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)64UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS7PRICE · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)101PRICE · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAttack Submarines (SSN)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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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