MilitaryVirginia-class Submarine
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The Virginia class is the U.S. Navy's premier nuclear-powered attack submarine. Designed for a wide range of open-ocean and littoral (shallow-water) missions. Features advanced sensors, new propulsion, and a flexible payload module for land-attack cruise missiles.
Specifications
| Type | Submarine |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat / Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 999,999 |
| Weight | 7,900 |
| Speed | 46 |
| Crew | 135 |
History
Designed as a lower-cost successor to the Seawolf class. First commissioned 2004. Will also be transferred to Australia under AUKUS agreement in the early 2030s.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 22+ in service | confirmed |
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