The state of Montana, located in the United States, is home to a lot of different places and things. It has a great deal of natural beauty and a rich history that goes back for hundreds of years. The state also has a lot of people who are proud to live there and want the best for the state.
The Treasure State is renowned for its rugged landscape, outdoor adventures, and hardworking citizens. It is also well-known for its willingness to lend a hand in times of emergency and resilience.
This week, a new submarine named after Treasure State was commissioned. It will show the Montana people that there is resilience and dedication. In a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, the newest fast-attack submarine of Virginia-class, USS Montana (SSN 774) was commissioned.
1. About the Virginia Class Submarines
The Navy's Virginia Class submarines rank among the fastest-attack submarines worldwide. They can hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships and other assets quickly and also support the nation’s carrier and expeditionary strikes forces.
2. The Virginia Class submarine design is among the most advanced in the world.
Since 2009, Navy has been designing and building Virginia class submarines. Block IV, which includes 10 Virginia-class submarines, features design changes to lower total ownership costs. This is achieved by increasing the maintenance intervals.
3. About Montana's Design
The USS Montana is a responsive, adaptable submarine designed to provide fleet members with the ability to take on a wide range of missions.
4. About the Montana team
The Navy today ordered the 21st Virginia submarine, USS Montana (SSN794), at Naval Station Norfolk. The ship's crew went through sea trials last week and is now working towards certification and training.
5. About the Montana's armament
The Montana submarine is fast and agile. The Montana is the largest submarine in her class. She will be equipped with 12 16"/50 guns. Because she is able to fire at higher rates of fire than other fast-attack submarines, she will be able hunt and destroy larger targets in a shorter time.
6. The mission of Montana
The USS Montana, which will provide support to the Navy's submarine dominance, will be a key element in the Navy’s future naval fleet. She will be able protect carriers and other expeditionary strike groups and hunt and destroy enemy attack, missile submarines and surface vessels.
7. About the Commissioning
The Naval Commissioning of the USS Montana is scheduled for Saturday, June 25th at 10:00 AM EST at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. You can stream the ceremony via livestream on the Navy website.
Newport News Shipbuilding will deliver the submarine, which is the tenth of its Virginia-class subs and 21st to be built under a partnership agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat. She is third of the Block IV-10-ships that include design changes to reduce total ownership cost.