Successful testing for new Virginia-class submarine

Successful testing for new Virginia-class submarine
Groton, Conn. (UPI) Aug 7, 2014 - The U.S. Navy's 11th Virginia-class attack submarine has successfully completed its alpha sea trials, shipbuilder General Dynamics Electric Boat reports. The trials, directed by the U.S. Navy, involved testing of propulsion-plant operations, the submerging of the vessel for the first time, and high-speed runs on and below the surface. "The crew and shipbuilders worked together as ... more

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