DECEMBER 17, 2018 — In a three day process that began December 12, Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has launched the recently christened Virginia-class submarine Delaware (SSN 791) into the water for the first time at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.

The 7,800-ton submarine was first moved out of a construction facility and into a floating dry dock using a transfer car system. The floating dry dock was submerged, and the submarine was launched into the James River. Once in the water, the boat then was moved to the shipyard’s submarine pier for final outfitting, testing and crew certification.

“Successfully launching Delaware into the water the first time is a proud moment for the Virginia-class submarine team and the thousands of dedicated shipbuilders involved in constructing the ship,” said Dave Bolcar, Newport News’ vice president of submarine construction. “With this significant key event behind us, we look forward to completing construction and sea trials next year so this great warship can join the fleet and defend our nation.”

Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarines are built for a broad spectrum of open-ocean and littoral missions to replace the Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarines. They incorporate dozens of new technologies and innovations that increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth and significantly enhance their warfighting capabilities. The 377 ft long submarines are capable of supporting multiple mission areas and can operate at submerged speeds of more than 25 knots for months at a time.

Following testing, Delaware is scheduled to be delivered to the U.S. Navy next year.

DECEMBER 17, 2018 — In a three day process that began December 12, Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has launched the recently christened Virginia-class submarine Delaware (SSN 791) into the water for the first time at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.

The 7,800-ton submarine was first moved out of a construction facility and into a floating dry dock using a transfer car system. The floating dry dock was submerged, and the submarine was launched into the James River. Once in the water, the boat then was moved to the shipyard’s submarine pier for final outfitting, testing and crew certification.

“Successfully launching Delaware into the water the first time is a proud moment for the Virginia-class submarine team and the thousands of dedicated shipbuilders involved in constructing the ship,” said Dave Bolcar, Newport News’ vice president of submarine construction. “With this significant key event behind us, we look forward to completing construction and sea trials next year so this great warship can join the fleet and defend our nation.”

Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarines are built for a broad spectrum of open-ocean and littoral missions to replace the Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarines. They incorporate dozens of new technologies and innovations that increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth and significantly enhance their warfighting capabilities. The 377 ft long submarines are capable of supporting multiple mission areas and can operate at submerged speeds of more than 25 knots for months at a time.

Following testing, Delaware is scheduled to be delivered to the U.S. Navy next year.

The 7,800-ton Virginia-class submarine Delaware (SSN 791) was moved out of a construction facility into a floating dry dock using a transfer car system

DECEMBER 17, 2018 — In a three day process that began December 12, Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has launched the recently christened Virginia-class submarine Delaware (SSN 791) into the water for the first time at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.

The 7,800-ton nuclear submarine was first moved out of a construction facility and into a floating dry dock using a transfer car system. The floating dry dock was submerged, and the submarine was launched into the James River. Once in the water, the boat then was moved to the shipyard’s submarine pier for final outfitting, testing and crew certification.

“Successfully launching Delaware into the water the first time is a proud moment for the Virginia-class submarine team and the thousands of dedicated shipbuilders involved in constructing the ship,” said Dave Bolcar, Newport News’ vice president of submarine construction. “With this significant key event behind us, we look forward to completing construction and sea trials next year so this great warship can join the fleet and defend our nation.”

Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarines are built for a broad spectrum of open-ocean and littoral missions to replace the Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarines. They incorporate dozens of new technologies and innovations that increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth and significantly enhance their warfighting capabilities. The 377 ft long submarines are capable of supporting multiple mission areas and can operate at submerged speeds of more than 25 knots for months at a time.

Following testing, Delaware is scheduled to be delivered to the U.S. Navy next year.