United
States Military Surface Ships: SSN 774 (USS VIRGINIA)
Caption:
Groton, Conn. (July 30, 2004) - The nation's newest and
most advanced nuclear-powered attack submarine and the
lead ship of its class, PCU Virginia (SSN 774) returns
to the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard following
the successful completion of its first voyage in open
seas called "alpha" sea trials. Virginia is
the Navy's only major combatant ready to join the fleet
that was designed with the post-Cold War security
environment in mind and embodies the war fighting and
operational capabilities required to dominate the
littorals while maintaining undersea dominance in the
open ocean. Virginia and the rest of the ships of its
class are designed specifically to incorporate emergent
technologies that will provide new capabilities to meet
new threats. Virginia will be delivered to the U.S. Navy
this fall. U.S. Navy photo by General Dynamics Electric
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