Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class vs Naval Group Suffren class
Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class and Naval Group Suffren class are both submarine, compared here on public specifications. The Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class leads on test depth (480 vs 350 m). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class
Wins 5/5 |  Naval Group Suffren class
Wins 0/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower | ||
| VLS cells | 16 | N/A |
| Torpedo tubes | 6 ✓ | 4 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 170 m | 99 m |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 14,720 t | 4,600 t |
| Full-load displacement (t) | N/A | 5,300 t |
| Max speed (kn) | 15 kn ✓ | 14 kn |
| Submerged speed (kn) | 29 kn ✓ | 24 kn |
| Endurance (days) | N/A | 70 days |
| Test depth (m) | 480 m ✓ | 350 m |
| Complement | 107 | 60 |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 7 ✓ | 3 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the higher max speed? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class has the higher max speed at 15 kn.
Which has the higher test depth? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class has the higher test depth at 480 m.
Which has the higher torpedo tubes? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class has the higher torpedo tubes at 6.
Which has the higher submerged speed? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class has the higher submerged speed at 29 kn.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class has the higher units built at 7.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class has the higher operator countries at 1.
Is the Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class better than the Naval Group Suffren class? +
On the public specs we track, the Rubin Design Bureau Borei-class leads on 5 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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