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HII Delivers Virginia-Class Submarine John Warner (SSN 785) to the US Navy Ahead of Schedule.
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"Today,
we are excited to join the operational fleet and to bring Senator Warner's
legacy back to the Navy, carrying on his tradition of service to our nation,"
said Cmdr. Dan Caldwell, the submarine's commanding officer. "The
crew and the ship have performed exceptionally well during the acceptance
trials, and we are prepared and excited to conduct the operational missions
which await us." Newport News is teamed with General Dynamics Electric Boat to build Virginia-class submarines, which use advanced technologies to increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth. The 377-foot-long submarines are capable of submerged speeds of more than 25 knots and can stay submerged for up to three months at a time. |
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