Keel Authenticated For Future USS Pittsburgh

The keel for the future USS Pittsburgh was laid at HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division on June 2. [{ "selector": ".brpxg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

It is the 5th Navy vessel to be named after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding region. [{ "selector": ".qjsqm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The ship is a San Antonio class amphibious transport dock designed to support Marines and their equipments. [{ "selector": ".bszbo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 436px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The most recent USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) was a Los Angeles-class submarine that served from 1984 to 2019. [{ "selector": ".zaxfl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 439px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The ceremony signifies the joining of the ship's major components and is a significant milestone in ship production. [{ "selector": ".edkgz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The ship's capabilities are enhanced by its flight deck and hangar, allowing it to operate Marine Corps helicopters. [{ "selector": ".lllox-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The San Antonio class supports various missions, including amphibious assaults, and special operations. [{ "selector": ".kxese-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 436px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ingalls is also constructing the future USS Richard S. McCool Jr., and the future USS Harrisburg. [{ "selector": ".dlbno-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 439px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]