The USS MINNESOTA Commissioning Committee announce a $300,000 Capitol Campaign to fund the Commissioning Ceremony of MINNESOTA in the late summer, early fall of 2013. We are excited to provide the funding for this historic event. The USS MINNESOTA Commissioning Ceremony is the most significant event bringing MINNESOTA to life. Your contributions will go to the expenses the US Navy cannot legally provide.
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In July 2008 the United States Navy announced Minnesota would be honored by having a warship named after our state. Not since 1907 have we welcomed a ship named 'USS Minnesota' to the fleet.
When commissioned, the fast attack submarine USS Minnesota SSN 783 will be the most advanced ship in the fleet.
General characteristics
| Class & type: | virginia class submarine |
| Displacement: | 7800 tons light, 7800 tons full |
| Length: | 114.9 meters (377 feet) |
| Beam: | 10.3 meters (34 feet) |
| Propulsion: | S9G reactor |
| Speed: | 25 knots (46 km/h) |
| Range: | Essentially unlimited distance; 33 years |
| Test depth: | greater than 800 feet (250 meters) |
| Complement: | 134 officers and men |
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Hello Raj, Very inspirational.
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