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Largest Submarines by Water Displacement
This list features the largest submarines ever built by water displacement, measured in tonnes.
RANK | SUBMARINE | LENGTH | WATER DISPLACEMENT (tonnes) | YEAR |
1 | Typhoon Class Russia/Project 941 Akula Class | 175 m | 48,000 | 1981 |
2 | Borei-Class Russia/Project 955 Borei | 170 m | 24,000 | 2008 |
3 | Oscar Class Russia/Project 949 A Antey Class | 155 m | 24,000 | 1980 |
4 | Ohio-Class, United States | 170 m | 18,750 | 1981 |
5 | Vanguard Class, UK | 150 m | 15,900 | 1994 |
6 | Triomphant Class, France | 138 m | 14,335 | 1993 |
7 | Yasen/Graney Class, Russia | 140 m | 14,000 | 2010 |
8 | Akula Class, Russia | 110 m | 12,770 | 1986 |
9 | Delta Class, Russia | 139 m | 10,000 | 1972 |
10 | Sierra Class, Russia | 112.7 m | 8,300 | 1980 |
References
Marine Insight, 2024. Biggest Submarines in the World. Available at: https://www.marineinsight.com/know-more/biggest-submarines-in-the-world/ (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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