The US Navy’s ninth Virginia-class submarine has been formally christened as USS Mississippi (SSN 782) at the General Dynamics Electric Boat facility in Groton, Connecticut, US.
Free Buyers Guide
Leading Guide to Submarine and Submersible Suppliers for the Naval Industry
Thank you.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Your download email will arrive shortly.Please check your mail inbox to download buyer's guide
You may also be interested in:

The 377ft-long Mississippi has a 33ft beam and a displacement capacity of 7,800t, while being capable of diving to depths in excess of 800ft and cruising at speeds of 25 knots while submerged.
The submarine has been designed to excel in anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, irregular warfare and mine warfare missions.
USS Mississippi is also capable of supporting the core capabilities of maritime strategy, sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security and deterrence.
Huntington Ingalls Industries teamed up with General Dynamics Electric Boat to construct the attack submarines.
Mississippi is scheduled to be commissioned in June 2012.
Free Buyers Guide
Leading Guide to Submarine and Submersible Suppliers for the Naval Industry
Thank you.
Your download email will arrive shortly.Please check your mail inbox to download buyer's guide
You may also be interested in:

By downloading this Buyers Guide, you acknowledge that GlobalData UK Limited may share your information with our partners/sponsors who may contact you directly with information on their products and services.
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how GlobalData may use, process and share your personal data, including information on your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.