The 421’6”x103.7′ Mobile (LCS 26) successfully completed acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico Sept. 25. LCS 26 is the third Austal USA-built ship for the U.S. Navy to complete acceptance trials in 2020.
Acceptance trials involve the execution of intense comprehensive tests by the Austal USA-led industry team while underway, which demonstrate to the Navy the successful operation of the ship’s major systems and equipment. This is the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship.
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