GROTON, Conn., Sept. 22,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Electric Boat yesterday
delivered the nuclear-powered attack submarine Colorado (SSN 788) to the U.S. Navy. Electric
Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:
GD).
Colorado is the 15th ship of
the Virginia Class, which provides the Navy with the capabilities
required to retain undersea dominance well into the 21st century.
Colorado is also the fifth of the
eight-ship group of Virginia-class submarines known as Block III.
These ships embody a Navy and industry commitment to reduce costs
while increasing capabilities through an initiative comprising a
multi-year procurement strategy, improvements in construction
practices and the Design For Affordability (DFA) program.
"This delivery demonstrates the skill and commitment of everyone
involved in the Virginia-class submarine program," said Electric
Boat President Jeffrey S. Geiger,
recognizing the contributions of the Navy, the shipbuilders and the
supplier base. "Delivering Colorado is a significant achievement
that helps the Navy meet its shipbuilding goals and ensures our
continuing success as a business."
Virginia-class submarines displace 7,835 tons, with a hull
length of 377 feet and a diameter of 34 feet. They are capable of
speeds in excess of 25 knots and can dive to a depth greater than
800 feet, while carrying Mark 48 advanced capability torpedoes and
Tomahawk cruise missiles.
General Dynamics Electric Boat has established standards of
excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of
U.S. Navy submarines. In its position as an industry leader,
Electric Boat remains committed to applying its technical and
business expertise to effectively manage the challenges of
nuclear-submarine production. The company's three primary locations
are in Groton and New London, Conn.; and Quonset Point, R.I. Its
current workforce is approximately 15,800 employees.
For more information about Electric Boat, please visit
www.gdeb.com. For more information about General Dynamics, please
visit www.generaldynamics.com.
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