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Astute-class submarinelarger figure on 2 of 2
Fateh-class submarinelarger figure on 0 of 2
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Length
Single sourceAstute class · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Astute-class submarine | Fateh-class submarine |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Astute class[source] | Fateh[source] |
| Builders | BAE Systems Submarines , Barrow-in-Furness[source] | Marine Industries Organization[source] |
| Operators | Royal Navy[source] | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy[source] |
| Preceded by | Trafalgar class[source] | — |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Length
Single source48 m (157 ft)[source]
Astute class · Displacement
Single sourceSubmerged
Single sourceSurfaced
Single sourceSurfaced: 7,000 to 7,400 t (6,900 to 7,300 long tons) Submerged: 7,400 to 7,800 t (7,300 to 7,700 long tons)[source]
7,400 tonnes[source]Astute class
527 tons (surfaced) 593 tons (submerged)[source]
capacity for 109
Single source98 (capacity for 109)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Succeeded by |
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SSN-AUKUS (First design contract awarded)[source] |
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| Cost | Over £ 1.65 billion per boat (2015 est.)[source] | — |
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| Built | 2001–present[source] | 2008–present[source] |
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| In commission | 2010–present[source] | — |
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| Planned |
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| Building |
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| Completed |
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| Active | — |
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| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine[source] | Semi-heavy submarine[source] |
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| Propulsion | 1 × Rolls-Royce PWR 2 nuclear reactor MTU 600 kilowatt diesel generators[source] | BLDC ( Diesel-electric )[source] |
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| Endurance | Unlimited in terms of propulsion, air and water, but otherwise typically 90 days, based on the amount of food carried and endurance of the crew[source] | 35 days[source] |
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| Test depth | Over 300 m (980 ft)[source] | 250 m (820 ft)[source] |
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| Sensors & processing systems | Thales Sonar 2076 Atlas DESO 25 echosounder 2 × Thales CM010 optronic masts Raytheon Successor IFF[source] | 11 retractable sensors, including an electro-optical mast and what appeared to be an optical periscope. Others may include a radar and electronic intelligence sensors for target-acquisition purposes.[source] |
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| Armament | 6 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes with stowage for up to 38 weapons: Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes[source] | 6 torpedoes/cruise missiles (4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes ), 8 naval mines[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | Iran[source] |
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| In service | — | 2019–present[source] |
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| Lost | — |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys | — | Yes[source] |
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| National origin | — | Iran[source] |
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11 knots (20 km/h), surfaced; 14 knots (26 km/h), submerged[source]