SSN 774 Virginia Class Submarine (SSN 774)

Abstract

The VIRGINIA Class (SSN 774) Submarine Program is bringing forward a critical national security asset designed to flexibly address the unique multi-mission requirements of the post-Cold War era. Capable of performing traditional submarine missions, dominating the littoral battle space and adapting to future requirements, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine satisfies any assigned role well into the Twenty-First Century. Intended to replace the fleet of SSN 688 Class submarines, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine is characterized by state-of-the-art stealth, enhanced features for special operations forces, and cost effective Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence capability. With an array of armament including the MK48 Advanced Capability torpedo and cruise missile vertical launch capability, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine maintains total undersea superiority at an affordable cost.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA615033

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attack Submarines
  • Boats
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Los Angeles Class
  • Military Acquisition
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Propulsion
  • Ships
  • Submarines
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Uss Minnesota
  • Uss Virginia
  • Virginia Class

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space