The USS Virginia is the first submarine in her class and was officially commissioned in 2004. By Staff Writer
The USS Virginia is a relatively new class and breed of attack submarine in service with the United States Navy. She has since completed her first deployment throughout 2005 and was brought back into port for review and adjustment lasting throughout 2006. She represents the lead ship in the Virginia-class family and will be joined by no fewer than eight other sister ships when construction completes.
Power for the USS Virginia is brought about by a single S9G series nuclear reactor. A top speed of 25 knots is capable and a complement of 134 officers and sailors man her various functions. Full digital support of key systems allow for ease of use making her one of the most advanced submarines in the waters. Armament is centered around her four bow torpedo tubes fitting the standard 21" (530mm) Mk 48 type torpedo. Additional offensive punch is supplied through the 12 VLS (Vertical Launch Systems) that can support a variety of guided cruise missiles as needed.
The USS Virginia was first ordered in 1999, laid down the following year and launched in 2003. Construction was undertaken by the Electric Boat division of General Dynamics Corporation. She was officially commissioned in 2004 and continues in active service. Several of her sisters are still under construction and will join the Virginia in the coming decade.
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Navy Ship Profile:
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2004
Designation: USS Virginia (SSN-774) Classification Type:Attack Submarine Ship Class:Virginia-class Country of Origin: United States Number in Class: 9
Operators: the United States of America
Ships in Class
USS Virginia (SSN 774); USS Texas (SSN 775); USS Hawaii (SSN 776); USS North Carolina (SSN 777); USS New Hampshire (SSN 778); USS New Mexico (SSN 779); USS Missouri (SSN 780); USS California (SSN 781); USS Mississippi (SSN 782)
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