Virginia class

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf submarine
gptkbp:armament gptkb:Tomahawk_cruise_missiles
torpedoes
gptkbp:commissioned 2004
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1999
gptkbp:crew 132 personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned not yet
gptkbp:design advanced sonar systems
modular construction
enhanced survivability
flexible payloads
reduced crew size
improved weapons handling
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:General_Dynamics_Electric_Boat
gptkbp:displacement 7,800 tons
gptkbp:firstDeployment 2005
gptkbp:futurePlans gptkb:Virginia_Payload_Module
increased payload capacity
improved sonar systems
enhanced combat systems
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:Naval_Submarine_Base_New_London
Naval Base Kitsap
Naval Base Point Loma
Naval Base Guam
Naval Base Pearl Harbor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Virginia class
gptkbp:launched 2004
gptkbp:length 377 feet
gptkbp:missileSystem gptkb:Tomahawk_Block_IV
gptkbp:missionCapabilities intelligence gathering
anti-submarine warfare
surveillance
special operations
anti-surface warfare
land attack
gptkbp:notableOperations Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
humanitarian missions
anti-piracy operations
counter-terrorism operations
gptkbp:numberBuilt 38
gptkbp:operationalRange unlimited
gptkbp:previousName USS Virginia (SSN-774)
gptkbp:propulsion nuclear
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Columbia_class
gptkbp:role multi-mission submarine
gptkbp:security quiet operation
gptkbp:sensors AN/BLQ-10
gptkbp:soundtrack low
gptkbp:speed 25 knots
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Los_Angeles_class
gptkbp:supportRole AN/BYG-1
gptkbp:torpedoSystem Mk 48 torpedo
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy