Barracuda Ocean control and deep strike
Barracuda is the new generation French SSN that will replace the previous Rubis-class SSNs.
Presentation
Barracuda was designed to incorporate the latest innovations and enhance the French SSN fleet’s performance for the future. Its construction is well under way: the Suffren will be the first-of-class of six units for the French Navy.
Barracuda’s mission scope covers:
- antisubmarine warfare
– antisurface warfare
– land attack
– crisis management
– intelligence gathering
– special operations.
Key features
- New generation SSN for the French Navy
– Mastered innovations
– Heavy payload
– Powerful integrated combat system
– Reduced manning
– Improved working conditions
– Long-distance deployment
Characteristics
- Length, overall 99
- Displacement surfaced4700 tons
- Diving depth 300 m
- Maximum speed 25 knots
- Crew 60
- 6 new-generation SSNs
