Uss virginia ssn-774 nuclear class submarine wood wooden mahogany sub model new. Military mahogany is proud to announce the release of this handcrafted mahogany wood model of the uss virginia submarine complete with display stand. There are a number of virginia class submarines in service and his model can serve for any of them as it does not have any distinct markings designating it one from the other. This model is the real deal hand carved from solid mahogany and weighing 2lbs. We have 6 other nuclear submarines just in so please be sure to check these out as well. In september of 1998 the uss virginia (ssn774) was ordered as the lead submarine of a new class of nuclear powered fast attack submarines. Her keel was laid down in september of 2000 at the general dynamics electric boat shipyard in groton, ct and she was later launched in august in 2005. The virginia was commissioned in october of 2005. The virginia class submarines are the first class of submarine to be designed and influenced by post-cold war needs. With the emphasis no longer on open ocean sloc (sea lanes of communication) warfare against the warsaw pact, the virginia, though still capable of traditional “blue water” deep ocean missions, focuses on “littoral” missions, specifically special operations support, intelligence gathering, and counter mine operations. While it carries the same weapons as its cold war predecessors (the seawolf class and los angeles class attack submarines) its weapon loadout is significantly smaller roughly half that of the sea wolf. In addition, where the seawolf featured eight 660mm “swimout” low transient signature torpedo tubes, the virginia is armed with only four conventional 533mm tubes. The virginias however, are the first class of submarine specifically built to incorporate the regular use of rov sensors. The reduced size and weapons capability, as well as the incorporation of commercial off the shelf (cots) equipment for its data processors and related systems, was intended to make the virginia a cheaper alternative compared to the seawolf $1.8b vs. Unfortunately, the realized cost of each virginia class submarine is now expected to be closer to $2.3b because of an unrealized economy of scale production benefit since the navy is not building the submarines fast enough, they are costing more. To date, three virginia class submarines have been commissioned into active service. An additional six are either on order or under construction. Construction of these submarines is split between electric boat in groton, and the northrop grumman newport news shipbuilding facility in newport news. This is not some cheap wood toy, each model takes an average of 18 hrs to complete and is coated with 3 coats of polyurethane for a super high gloss finish. You will not find a. Better more detailed model than this. All my models are new in box opened. 6 height with stand. Us residents pay only $7.00 for each additional model ordered, international residents pay only $20.00 for each additional model ordered. Every model is double boxed and wrapped for added protection. Most repairs can easily be fixed with a bit of super glue, it dries clear and strong. Once returned we will send a free replacement. Located near the beautiful smoky mountains in tennessee, military mahogany imports and sells only the highest quality model replicas. We know what it means to serve, we are a veteran-owned small business, 13 years of service with the united states army and currently serving with the united states air force. God bless our soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and coasties serving and protecting this great country around the world. This nation would not be what it is today without your service. Please visit our website directly at. For even more beautiful hand-crafted models.The item “USS VIRGINIA SSN-774 NUCLEAR CLASS SUBMARINE WOOD WOODEN MAHOGANY SUB MODEL NEW” is in sale since Tuesday, December 16, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “mikesmilitarymachines” and is located in Tennessee. This item can be shipped worldwide.
