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Russia Rubin Design Bureau
Yasen-class
Russia's most advanced nuclear-powered guided-missile and attack submarine, combining torpedo tubes with vertical launch cells for Kalibr, Oniks and Zircon cruise and hypersonic missiles. The improved Yasen-M variant is in ongoing production.
In service since 2013 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
600
m depth
31
kn
8,600
t
64
crew
Pricing: Estimated program cost, disputed public figures
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2013. Status: active · ~4 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Yasen-class can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| VLS cells Vertical-launch missile cells on a warship, a proxy for magazine depth. Higher means more missiles before rearming. | 8 |
|---|---|
| Torpedo tubes Number of torpedo tubes (submarines and some surface ships). | 10 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 139 m |
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Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 4 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public Rubin Design Bureau and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Type 093 Shang Frequently asked questions
What is the Rubin Design Bureau Yasen-class used for? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Yasen-class is a submarine typically used for deep strike, anti armor.
How many countries operate the Rubin Design Bureau Yasen-class? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Yasen-class is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Rubin Design Bureau Yasen-class cost? +
Rubin Design Bureau Yasen-class: Estimated program cost, disputed public figures. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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