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Virginia-class submarine
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Attack Submarines (SSN) · United States · 2003
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Virginia-class submarine
Virginia-class submarine Photo: U.S. Navy photo by General Dynamics Electric Boat · 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
78
Sonar & Sensors
85
Firepower
70
Speed
68
Diving Depth
60
Endurance
92
Survivability
80
Land-Attack Capability
75
Technology
88
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United States
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2003
Operators2 countries
Quantity26
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
2/3
Post-Cold War
8/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
78
Sonar & Sensors
85
Firepower
70
Speed
68
Diving Depth
60
Endurance
92
Survivability
80
Land-Attack Capability
75
Technology
88
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Virginia-class submarine
Production
2003–
Quantity
26
Unit Price (current)
$3.5B↗ 26% inflation · 2019→2025
Original Price
$2.8B (2019)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
58
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$3.5B
Original: $2.8B (2019)
Inflation: +%26
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 TypeAttack Submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat and HII Newport News Shipbuilding
  • Laid Down2000
  • Commissioned2004
  • Boats in Class45
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Surfaced Displacement7,800 t
  • Submerged Displacement7,900 t
  • Length114.9 m
  • Beam10.36 m
▣Propulsion8MOD.8
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth243.84 m
  • Complement (crew)135
◆Armament8MOD.8
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Unit Cost2,800,000,000 USD
  • First of Class2004
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed10
  • Active10
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned45
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2003Production started
  2. 2004Entered service
23
years in service
26
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Virginia-class submarineSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Australia3——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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.
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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