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Trafalgar-class attack submarine
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Attack Submarines (SSN) · United Kingdom · 1983
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Trafalgar-classattacksubmarine

Trafalgar-class attack submarine
Trafalgar-class attack submarine Photo: HMS_Trafalgar_SSN.JPG: This image photographed by Brian Burnell with permission was uploaded to Commons by George Hutchinson.To see his entire portfol · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
80
Sonar & Sensors
85
Firepower
70
Speed
75
Diving Depth
65
Endurance
90
Survivability
78
Land-Attack Capability
70
Technology
78
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraCold War
In service1983–1991
Operators1 countries
Quantity7
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
4/16
Cold War
8/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
80
Sonar & Sensors
85
Firepower
70
Speed
75
Diving Depth
65
Endurance
90
Survivability
78
Land-Attack Capability
70
Technology
78
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Trafalgar-class attack submarine
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
77
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 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
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth600 m
  • Complement (crew)130
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Sensors3MOD.3
▲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
  1. 1983Production started
  2. 1991Production ended
  3. 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.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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