Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Photos Of The Most Cutting-Edge Submarine Tech Ever


Navy's Most Cutting-Edge Submarine Tech Ever (Photos) -- CNET

GROTON, Conn.--In 2007, at the Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding yard in Newport News, Va.--where the first of the next-generation aircraft carrier class, the Gerald R. Ford, is currently under construction--the U.S. Navy rolled out the North Carolina, the fourth of the Virginia class of fast attack nuclear submarines.

Today, the North Carolina (SSN 777) is stationed at the New London Submarine Base here, commanded by Wes Schlauder. The Virginia is the first class of submarines to have true 21st century on-board communications, including a fiber optic Intranet, large digital screens placed throughout the ship that show what is being viewed through the periscope, and even a server room.

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Hat Tip: Theo Spark

My Comment: Impressive .... very impressive.

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