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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
Virginia-class submarine
Category
Country
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
ⓘ 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
- PropulsionNuclear
- Reactor TypeS9G
- Nuclear-PoweredYes
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power30,000 kW
- Propulsor Typepump-jet
- Top Speed (surfaced)25 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)25 kn
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
- Test Depth243.84 m
- Complement (crew)135
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Torpedo Tubes12
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- VLS Cells12
- Cruise MissilesYes
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- SLBM Count0
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Mine-Laying CapableYes
▤Sensors2MOD.2
⬢Stealth3MOD.3
▲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
- 2003Production started
- 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
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 3 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) RANKING Attack Submarines (SSN) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)2POST-COLD WAR · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)439UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS2PRICE · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)16PRICE · ALL WEAPONS22PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAttack Submarines (SSN)category.
📖 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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