General Dynamics Electric Boat Virginia-class Submarine vs Rubin Design Bureau Yasen-class
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 General Dynamics Electric Boat Virginia-class Submarine
Wins 3/6 |  Rubin Design Bureau Yasen-class
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower | ||
| VLS cells | 12 ✓ | 8 |
| Torpedo tubes | 4 | 10 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 114.9 m | 139 m |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 7,900 t | 8,600 t |
| Max speed (kn) | 25 kn ✓ | 16 kn |
| Submerged speed (kn) | 25 kn | 31 kn ✓ |
| Test depth (m) | 240 m | 600 m ✓ |
| Complement | 135 | 64 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $3,450,000,000 | — |
| Units built | 24 ✓ | 4 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
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Which is cheaper? +
The General Dynamics Electric Boat Virginia-class Submarine has the lower public unit-cost figure at 3,450,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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