The U.S. Navy's Virginia-Class Submarine Is the Best on Earth (With a Giant Asterisk)

(Sept.9, 2011) The Virginia-class submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) California (SSN 781) gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk to conduct weapons systems acceptance trials. California is the eighth Virginia-class submarine and is scheduled to be commissioned Oct. 29. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released)

The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-Class Submarine Is the Best on Earth (With a Giant Asterisk)

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class is the world’s best attack submarine. It blends the lethality of the Seawolf with revolutionary adaptability. -Its five key advantages are: versatility in both deep oceans and coastal waters; unparalleled quietness from its pump-jet propulsion; 360-degree situational awareness from advanced sonar and photonic masts; massive strike … Continue reading The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-Class Submarine Is the Best on Earth (With a Giant Asterisk)