Ship-naming Ceremony: USS Iowa
Date/Time: | Wednesday, 02 Sep 2015 from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
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Location: | Campanile Room, Memorial Union |
Cost: | Free |
URL: | http://www.navy.mil/SECNAV/ |
Contact: | Lt. Eric Durie |
Phone: | 703-697-7491 |
Channel: | University |
Categories: | Special events |
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Virginia-class submarines have enhanced stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities and special warfare enhancements that enable them to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements into the 21st century.
Each Virginia-class submarine is 7,800-tons and 377 feet in length, has a beam of 34 feet, and can operate at more than 25 knots submerged. They are designed with a reactor plant that will not require refueling during the planned life of the ship, reducing lifecycle costs while increasing underway time.