Editing Suffren-class submarine (section)

==Description==

Barracudas will integrate technology from the {{sclass|Triomphant|submarine|4}}, including [[pump-jet]] propulsion. This class reportedly produces approximately 1/1000 of the detectable noise of the {{sclass|Redoutable|submarine|0||1967}} boats, and they are ten times more sensitive in detecting other submarines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.netmarine.net/bat/smarins/triompha/index.htm|title=SNLE-NG Le Triomphant|publisher=netmarine.net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521212804/http://www.netmarine.net/bat/smarins/triompha/index.htm|archive-date=21 May 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=22 November 2014}}</ref> They will be fitted with torpedo tube-launched [[MdCN (missile)|MdCN]] cruise missiles for long-range (well above {{convert|1000|km|abbr=on|disp=semicolon}}) strikes against strategic land targets. Their missions will include anti-surface and [[anti-submarine warfare]], land attack, intelligence gathering, crisis management and [[special operations]].

The Barracuda class nuclear reactor incorporates several improvements over that of the preceding ''Rubis''. Notably, it extends the time between refueling and complex overhauls (RCOHs) from 7 to 10 years, enabling higher at-sea availability.

In support of special operations missions, the Barracuda can also accommodate up to 15 [[Commandos Marine]]. It integrates a removable [[dry deck shelter]] aft of the sail able to embark the commandos' new generation PSM3G Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (ECA Special Warfare Underwater Vehicle).<ref name=did/>