Inside the Virginia-Class Submarine Factory: Building the $3.5 Billion Nuclear Sub (Full Process)

Go inside the highly classified General Dynamics Electric Boat facility in Groton, Connecticut to witness the complete construction of the Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, America's most advanced undersea warfare platform. This video reveals every step of building this $3.5 billion silent hunter, from precision armor steel cutting to the first deep dive beneath the ocean.

Watch as engineers fabricate the pressure hull from specialized HY-80 steel capable of withstanding crushing ocean depths, install the S9G nuclear reactor that powers the submarine for 33 years without refueling, assemble the sophisticated bow sonar array with thousands of hydrophones, integrate 26 torpedoes and Tomahawk cruise missiles, and construct the ultimate stealth weapon that can operate silently for months beneath the waves.

Complete Virginia-Class Submarine Manufacturing Process:

HY-80 armor steel pressure hull fabrication and welding
Nuclear reactor core manufacturing and installation
S9G reactor providing unlimited underwater endurance
Steam turbine and electric propulsion motor assembly
Seven-bladed acoustic stealth propeller installation
Bow sonar array with advanced target detection
Four 21-inch torpedo tubes and autoloader systems
Vertical launch system for Tomahawk cruise missiles
Anechoic tile acoustic stealth coating application
Advanced fire control and combat systems integration
Photonics mast replacing traditional periscopes
Life support systems for crew of 135
Communication and navigation systems
Ballast tank and diving systems installation
Deep dive testing to 800+ feet depth
High-speed underwater operations testing
Weapons systems live fire validation

The Virginia-class submarine represents the most advanced underwater warfare technology ever created. With a length of 377 feet and displacement of 7,800 tons submerged, these submarines can dive to depths exceeding 800 feet, travel at speeds over 25 knots underwater, and remain submerged for months at a time. The S9G nuclear reactor provides virtually unlimited range and endurance, while the advanced sonar systems can detect enemy submarines and ships at extreme distances.

Armed with Mk-48 ADCAP torpedoes capable of destroying enemy submarines and surface ships, plus Tomahawk cruise missiles that can strike targets over 1,000 miles inland, the Virginia-class provides unmatched offensive capability. The submarine's acoustic stealth technology, including specially designed propellers and sound-absorbing anechoic tiles, makes it nearly impossible for enemies to detect.
Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat in partnership with Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding, each Virginia-class submarine requires over 9 million labor hours to construct. With 21 submarines currently in service and more under construction, the Virginia-class forms the backbone of the U.S. Navy's submarine force, conducting surveillance missions, intelligence gathering, special operations support, and maintaining undersea dominance in every ocean.

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This video uses AI technology for educational purposes. The manufacturing processes shown are AI-generated simulations and may not represent actual submarine construction methods.