Video Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Prepares for Launch of Virginia-Class Submarine Montana (SSN 794)
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) successfully transferred the Virginia-class submarine Montana (SSN 794) to a floating dry dock, marking a significant step in its construction. This three-day process, which began on October 3, involved raising the 7,800-ton submarine off its keel blocks. Montana is now approximately 85% complete after construction began in 2015 and is set to launch in November. The vessel is to be delivered to the U.S. Navy in late 2021, following crew certification and waterborne tests.
- Montana's transfer to the floating dry dock signifies important progress, with the submarine now 85% complete.
- Successful transfer process highlights the collaboration between Huntington Ingalls and General Dynamics Electric Boat.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has transferred the recently christened Virginia-class submarine Montana (SSN 794) to the floating dry dock at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division in preparation for the ship’s launch.
During a three-day process that began Saturday, Oct. 3, the 7,800-ton submarine was successfully raised off its keel blocks and transported out of a construction facility using a transfer car system. Once the submarine was positioned in the floating dry dock, shipbuilders began to make final preparations to ensure Montana can be launched into the James River for the first time in November. Once in the water, Montana will be moved to a pier for execution of the waterborne test program and crew certification.
“Moving Montana to the floating dry dock is an important accomplishment for the 10,000 shipbuilders who, through the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat, have collaborated to get us to where we are today,” said Jason Ward, Newport News’ vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction. “It signifies that the submarine is prepared to start the next and final stage of its construction before going to sea.”
A video and photos accompanying this release are available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/releases/montana-ssn-794-prepares-for-launch.
Construction of Montana began in 2015, and the submarine achieved pressure hull completion earlier this year. The ship is currently approximately
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