The internal modular layout of the Virginia’s allows for different armament sets and launch systems. For the open beta testing of our new project Silent Thunder underwater fleet, we are introducing the early-series Virginia-class nuclear subs with a missile armament stored in launch tubes. This follows the tradition of similar-class vessels. Starting from the third series, the American engineers replaced the launch tubes with a rotary launch system carrying 12 cruise missiles. The Virginia’s missile armament consists of the Tomahawk tactical cruise missiles stored in 12 launch tubes located in the sub’s bow in front of the bulkhead. These missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads that possess an explosive force of up to 200 kilotons. The Virginia can engage surface and submerged targets with her guided Mk-48 homing torpedoes that are launched from her four torpedo tubes. The torpedoes are capable of reaching a speed of up to 55 knots, which allows the boat to take on the majority of warships and combat submarines.

In our game, the Virginia-class multipurpose nuclear submarine will be in the US naval tech tree. In terms of dynamics and armament, the Virginia is roughly on the same level as the Yasen-class nuclear submarine differing in its slightly smaller dimensions.