Nuclear Attack Submarine Hawaii Successfully Demonstrates Torpedo-firing Capability
NEWS
October 5, 2006
Contact: Robert A. Hamilton
Tel: (860) 433-8556
Rhamilt1@ebmail.gdeb.com
GROTON, Conn. – In a critical step toward its delivery to the U.S. Navy, the nuclear submarine Hawaii (SSN-776) has successfully fired a series of dummy torpedoes into the Thames River from the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard here. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).
The test occurred Friday and Saturday when Electric Boat employees and members of the ship’s crew launched three “shapes” or dummy torpedoes from each of Hawaii’s four tubes. After traveling 80 to 100 feet into the river, the shapes rose to the surface, where they were recovered. The test firing certifies the submarine’s torpedo-launch and fire-control systems. “The successful completion of this key event was the result of a team effort involving Electric Boat trades personnel, testers and engineers as well as various contractors,” said Chief Test Engineer Bruce Laney.
Hawaii is the third ship of the Virginia Class and is scheduled for delivery to the Navy by the end of the year. Electric Boat and its construction teammate, Northrop Grumman Newport News, have already delivered USS Virginia (SSN-774) and USS Texas (SSN-775). Seven more Virginia-class submarines are under contract.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 81,900 people worldwide and had 2005 revenue of $21.2 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. More information about the company is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.
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