BAE Systems Astute class vs Naval Group Suffren class
BAE Systems Astute class and Naval Group Suffren class are both submarine, compared here on public specifications. The Naval Group Suffren class leads on test depth (350 vs 300 m).
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Full spec sheet
 BAE Systems Astute class
Wins 4/5 |  Naval Group Suffren class
Wins 1/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower | ||
| Ammunition | 38 | N/A |
| Torpedo tubes | 6 ✓ | 4 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 97 m | 99 m |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 7,400 t | 4,600 t |
| Full-load displacement (t) | 7,800 t | 5,300 t |
| Max speed (kn) | N/A | 14 kn |
| Submerged speed (kn) | 29 kn ✓ | 24 kn |
| Endurance (days) | 90 days ✓ | 70 days |
| Test depth (m) | 300 m | 350 m ✓ |
| Complement | 98 | 60 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $1,900,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 5 ✓ | 3 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper? +
The BAE Systems Astute class has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,900,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher test depth? +
The Naval Group Suffren class has the higher test depth at 350 m.
Which has the higher torpedo tubes? +
The BAE Systems Astute class has the higher torpedo tubes at 6.
Which has the higher submerged speed? +
The BAE Systems Astute class has the higher submerged speed at 29 kn.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The BAE Systems Astute class has the higher endurance at 90 days.
Which has the higher units built? +
The BAE Systems Astute class has the higher units built at 5.
Is the BAE Systems Astute class better than the Naval Group Suffren class? +
On the public specs we track, the BAE Systems Astute class leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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