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Hull sections of the US Navy's (USN's) 14th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) have been joined to form a watertight unit, the shipyard responsible for completing the boat announced on 1 September.
Washington (SSN 787) achieved 'pressure hull complete' status at Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII's) Newport News Shipbuilding yard in Virginia.
The US Navy's 14th Virginia-class submarine Washington achieved pressure hull completion at Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding yard on 1 September 2015. (Huntington Ingalls Industries)
The fourth Virginia Block III boat, Washington is 83% complete, according to the announcement. Delivery is expected in 2016.
Virginia-class SSNs are being built under a teaming arrangement between HII and General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, with the yards alternating on boat delivery.
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USN's 14th Virginia SSN is 'pressure hull complete' - IHS Jane's 360
Washington (SSN 787) achieved 'pressure hull complete' status at Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII's) Newport News Shipbuilding yard in Virginia.
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The fourth Virginia Block III boat, Washington is 83% complete, according to the announcement. Delivery is expected in 2016.
Virginia-class SSNs are being built under a teaming arrangement between HII and General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, with the yards alternating on boat delivery.
(96 words)
USN's 14th Virginia SSN is 'pressure hull complete' - IHS Jane's 360