2004年6月,美海军最新、最先进的“弗吉尼亚”级攻击型核潜艇的首舰——“弗吉尼亚”号(SSN-774)正式交付作战部队。该舰的交付可以视为美海军下一代核动力攻击潜艇研发工作的一个里程碑。“弗吉尼亚”号不久后将进行首次海试,按照计划,授权仪式将于10月23日在诺福克海军基地进行。授权 In June 2004, the first ship of the U.S.Navy’s newest and most advanced “Virginia” class attack submarine, “Virginia” (SSN-774), was officially delivered to combat troops. The ship’s delivery could be considered as a milestone in the R & D efforts of the U.S. Navy’s next generation of nuclear-powered attack submarines. The first “sea trial” will take place shortly after “Virginia”. According to the plan, the ceremony will be held on Norfolk Naval Base on October 23. Authorized