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Virginia-Class (SSN)
Newport News Shipbuilding builds Virginia-class attack submarines in a teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat.
Description
Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines are built by Newport News Shipbuilding as part of a teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat. Newport News is described as one of only two shipyards able to design and build nuclear-powered submarines.
Key features
- Submerged speeds of more than 25 knots
- Able to stay submerged up to three months
- Newport News previously constructed 29 of the 62 Los Angeles-class boats
Applications
Nuclear attack submarine service with the U.S. Navy.
Specifications
| Submerged speed | more than 25 knots |
|---|---|
| Submerged endurance | up to three months |
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