The 12-cell Mk-45 VLS is a launching system in use on US Navy SSN’s and SSGN’s.

USS Los Angeles, lead boat of the class. The Los Angeles class of submarines are nuclear-powered fast attack submarines (SSN) in service with the United States Navy.

The Virginia class, or the SSN-774 class, is a class of nuclear-powered VLS-equipped attack submarine with cruise missile capability in service with the United States Navy. The class is …

A vertical launching system (VLS) is an advanced system for holding and firing missiles on mobile naval platforms, such as surface ships and submarines. Each vertical launch system consists …

Mar 17, 2025 · Los Angeles-class (SSN 688) submarines have been the backbone of the submarine force for the last 40 years, with approximately 23 now in commission. They are …

Thirty Los Angeles-class SSNs are equipped with 12 Vertical Launch System tubes for firing Tomahawk cruise missiles. The Navy also has three Seawolf-class submarines. …

Jan 26, 2025 · The SSGN’s VLS cells are used for launching Tomahawk cruise missiles whereas the cruisers’ VLS cells can launch Standard and Evolved Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missiles, …

With more than 4,300 successful missile firings, the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) is a combat proven launcher that eliminates problems associated with conventional and single …

Los Angeles class submarines carry about 25 torpedo tube-launched weapons, as well as Mark 67 and Mark 60 CAPTOR mines and were designed to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles, and …

In January 2023, it was reported that the submarines were likely to incorporate a vertical launch system (VLS) for land-attack missiles. This would be a first for Royal Navy SSNs, which …