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Naval ForcesUnited States

Virginia class (SSN 774)

Nuclear attack submarineIn serviceFielded 2004Pending verification

Also known as: SSN 774

Naval ForcesUSA
Virginia class (SSN 774)
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by General Dynamics Electric Boat · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeNuclear attack submarine
Alternative designationsSSN 774
Date of introduction2004
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew132High[1]
Hulls delivered22Commissioned as of March 2024High[1]
Dimensions and weight
Displacement7,925 tSubmerged; 10,364 t with VPMHigh[1]
Length114.8 m377 ft140.5 m with VPMHigh[1]
Beam10.36 m34 ftHigh[1]
Propulsion and performance
Speed25 kt46 km/h25+ knotsHigh[1]
PropulsionOne nuclear reactor, one shaftHigh[1]
Armament
ArmamentTomahawk (12 VLS tubes or two VPTs), Mk 48 ADCAP torpedoes, four torpedo tubesHigh[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
TomahawkLand-attack cruise missile
Med[1][2]
Range
1,250–2,500 km777–1,553 mi · 675–1,350 nmi
Quantity
12 VLS tubes or 2 VPTs
Warhead
454 kg HE/fragmentation
MK 48 ADCAPHeavyweight torpedo
High[1][3]
Quantity
4 torpedo tubes
Warhead
650-lb high-explosive
Guidance
Acoustic homing

Range classified

Summary

Nuclear-powered fast attack submarine; later blocks add the Virginia Payload Module.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United States
Sources
  1. Attack Submarines (SSN), U.S. Navy Fact Files
    Published/updated 2024-03-15 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-03
  2. Tomahawk, CSIS Missile Defense Project
    Published/updated 2024-04-23 · Tier 2 · checked 2026-10-03
  3. MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo, U.S. Navy Fact Files
    Published/updated 2023-11-15 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-03
Change log
  • 2026-10-03 Initial draft entry from cited open sources
  • 2026-10-03 Added payload options and capabilities
  • 2026-10-04 Added photo (Public domain)