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Rubis class
Submarines · 
Sea · operated by 1 country on the map · 3 units on record
The Rubis class is France's first nuclear-powered attack submarine, built by DCAN/Cherbourg, with six boats in French Navy service from 1983-1993. Displacing about 2,600 tons submerged, they carry F17/F21 torpedoes and Exocet SM39 missiles, powered by a compact 48 MW reactor.
Photo from open sources, shown for identification of the type
Operators
| Country | Branch | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|
 France | French Navy | 3 | on the map → |
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nuclear attack submarine