In the last few hours it became known about the start of military exercises carried out in Cartagena by Colombia and the United States, in which a nuclear submarine belonging to the Navy of the North American country was present.
Its about USS Minnesotaa Virginia-class attack submarine, also known as the VA-class or 774, which is characterized by its nuclear powered fast attack.
This submarine has been in service since 2013 and is one of the most powerful machines that the United States has to carry out intercontinental attacks as part of its defense strategy, according to the presentation document of the Department of Defense of that country.
The unveiling ceremony for this ship in 2012 was attended by high-ranking officials from the United States Navy and Congress.
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“They were conceived as a less expensive alternative to the Seawolf-class attack submarines, designed during the Cold War era, and are replacing the older Los Angeles-class submarines, 29 of which have already been decommissioned. low,” explains the official US Navy website.
The USS Minnesota uses advanced technology to increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth. He is nicknamed ‘The King of the Seas’ due to his 115 meters in length, his displacement capacity of 7,800 thousand tons and he travels with a crew of 134 people.
This ship is also known for its pursuit capacity, as it can reach a surface speed of 25 knots and a submerged speed of 32 knots.
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This attack and defense machine has a powerful weaponry: 12 vertical launch tubes for BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles, four 21-inch Mark 48 torpedo tubes, and also has the AGM-84 Harpoon, a long-range anti-ship missile.
Among its electronic features, two photonic masts, a navigation radar, a sonar analysis system, a towed sonar and a satellite transmission system stand out.
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