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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.
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
