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VIRGINIA CLASS (nuclear propolsion) |
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Origin USA
Type Cruiser
Year 1972
Displacement, tons 10 000
Dimensions, meters 178.4 x 19.2 x 9
Aircraft 2 helicopters
Missiles 8 Harpoon 4 ASROC
Guns 2 X 127mm/54 Mk 45 2 x 40mm Mk 11
Torpedo -
Main Engines 100.000 shp Nuclear Powered
Speed, knots 30
Range, miles 50.000
Complement 472
The Virginia class nuclear powered cruiser was originally classified as guided missile frigate, but was later changed to guided missile cruiser; CGN. The Virginia differs in design from the California class in which more effort has been put into the air defense measures, electronics and ASW system. Although smaller it is a much-improved cruiser. |
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VIRGINIA – MODIFIED CLASS (nuclear propolsion) |
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Origin USA
Type Cruiser
Year 1982
Displacement, tons 12 000
Dimensions, meters 179.6 x 19.2 x 7.3
Aircraft 2 helicopters
Missiles 8 Tomahawk 8 Harpoon 4 ASROC 8 RIM-66 (AA)
Guns 2 X 127mm/54 Mk 45 2 x 40mm Mk 11 2 x 20mm Mk 15 CIWS Torpedo -
Main Engines 100.000 shp Nuclear Powered
Speed, knots 30
Range, miles 50.000
Complement 634
The modified Virginia class has been equipped with the AEGIS system and a much more capable firepower with Tomahawk missiles. It therefore requires a larger crew to operate. |
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