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To: llevrok

So what kind of mission does this boat have? Its not a boomer is it? Attack sub? ASW?


5 posted on 05/19/2006 4:59:14 PM PDT by sasportas
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To: sasportas

Attack Sub.


6 posted on 05/19/2006 4:59:58 PM PDT by COEXERJ145 (Real Leaders Base Their Decisions on Their Convictions. Wannabes Base Decisions on the Latest Poll.)
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To: sasportas
From her web page:

Virginia-class submarines will be able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate Tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti- ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, and mine delivery and minefield mapping. With enhanced communications connectivity, these submarines will also provide important battle group and joint force support, with full integration into carrier battle group operations. The Virginia-class of attack submarines surpasses the performance of any current or projected threat submarine, ensuring U.S. undersea dominance well into the next century. Information on this page came from the U.S. Navy web site: http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/factfile/ships/ship-ssn.html

Boats of her class are more for multi mission rather than single tasks. There is heavy emphasis on special forces and infiltration.

8 posted on 05/19/2006 5:16:04 PM PDT by llevrok (Stop the Latin Insurgents !!!)
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