What is a Virginia-class submarine? The standard nuclear attack submarine of the United States.
Global Counterparts
| Submarine | Manufacturer / Country | Type | Displacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia-class Block V | GD + HII — 🇺🇸 | SSN | ≈10,200 tons |
| Seawolf | GD — 🇺🇸 | SSN | ≈9,000 tons |
| Astute | BAE — 🇬🇧 | SSN | ≈7,400 tons |
| Suffren (Barracuda) | Naval Group — 🇫🇷 | SSN | ≈5,300 tons |
| Yasen-M (885M) | Sevmash — 🇷🇺 | SSN/SSGN | ≈13,800 tons |
| Type 093A | BSIC — 🇨🇳 | SSN | ≈6,000 tons |
| MİLDEN (TF-100) | Turkey Tersaneleri — 🇹🇷 | Conventional AIP | ≈2,700 tons (planned) |
Turkey’s realistic target is not nuclear, but the MİLDEN (TF-100) submarine with a fully national AIP submarine. An AIP (Air-Independent Propulsion) submarine cannot dive for long periods like a nuclear one but is sufficient for Black Sea and Mediterranean operations. The Virginia submarine is not a comparison but a horizon indicator.
SourcesWikipedia · General Dynamics Electric Boat
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