It features a tumblehome wavepiercing hull and an uppersection deckhouse made predominantly of carbon fiberreinforced sandwich composite. The most visible differences with the zumwalt are its sharp angles and smooth surface. As shipbuilder bath iron works laid the keel for the third and final destroyer of the ddg class, the navy and industry were struggling to understand embarrassing breakdowns on the. Ddg has a tumblehome hull form, a design in which hull slopes inward from above the waterline. Nearly 4 years after commissioning, the us navy is about to get a fully working stealth destroyer. From abbot to zumwalt by peter browning and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The navys massive, hightech destroyer is here pictures the cuttingedge warship finally enters the water, chockablock with an allelectric integrated power system, an advanced gun. The us navys stealth uss zumwalt destroyer finally fires its guns. The goal of the program was to provide the modern usn the most advanced destroyer class vessel anywhere in the world. Nearly 4 years after commissioning, the us navy is about to get a fully working stealth destroyer may 1, 2020. Apr 24, 2018 development issues with the navys advanced gun system, destined to be one of the main armaments of ddg, prompted the navy to change zumwalt into a ship killer, the navys top.
Navy tests stealth zumwalt destroyer computers defense systems. Nearly 4 years after commissioning, the us navy is about to. He is the author of several books on military headgear including a gallery of. Navy struggles to find a place for bathbuilt zumwalt stealth destroyers. Only three 14,654ton zumwalt class destroyers will be built by general dynamics. Uss zumwalt ddg guidedmissile stealth destroyer warship. It wanted something that could operate close to shore, attacking land targets and providing support for ground troops. Andrew carlson, commanding officer of the uss zumwalt ddg, walks by the ship at joint base pearl harborhickam on april 2. The uss zumwalt ddg stealth destroyer military machine. The firstofclass uss zumwalt ddg was launched in october 20 and shes expected to reach initial operating capability in 2016 at a cost of about 1.
Dec 08, 2015 new futuristic stealth destroyer uss zumwalt ddg at sea ussddg duration. Frederick zimmerman is publisher of nimble books llc. Ddg shipbuilding program continues to make impressive strides. Delivery is an important milestone for the navy, as ddg continues more advanced atsea testing of the zumwalt combat system, capt. The class is a scaledback project that emerged after funding cuts to the larger dd21 vessel program. S navy destroyer is the nextgeneration destroyer able to take the fight to enemy shores where current destroyers cannot go.
The uss zumwalt may have found ammo it can actually afford to. Developed under the ddx destroyer program, the zumwalt class destroyer ddg is the lead ship of a class of nextgeneration multimission surface combatants tailored for land attack and littoral dominance with capabilities that defeat current and projected threats. Nov 09, 2011 new futuristic stealth destroyer uss zumwalt ddg at sea ussddg duration. In keeping with its intended mission, the warship emerged from the fog just off cape. The navys newest, most advanced warship, uss zumwalt ddg, graced the pier, its two big guns, normally hidden away, extended out of the turrets like arms, graceful and powerful. It is a multirole class that was designed for secondary roles of surface warfare and antiaircraft warfare and originally designed with a primary role of naval gunfire support. Uss zumwalt ddg was delivered to the fleet after completing its.
Johnson, uss michael monsoor, uss zumwalt ddg , zumwalt class destroyer. The lead ship uss zumwalt took shape sporting a futuristiclooking. Oct 14, 2016 as the first zumwalt class destroyer gets ready for delivery to the navy, construction of the second is already underway. Destroyer uss zumwalt delivers to navy after combat system. In front of this elegant form, a small crowd of people gathered in chairs, with the bulk of zumwalts crew standing in formation, the sun making their. With a crew of 142, uss zumwalt will reach speeds of 30. The ddg 1001 is already more than 75percent complete and fabrication of ddg 1002 is already underway, navy officials said.
The ddg program has been beleaguered by cost overruns. The stealthy, multimission zumwalt started out as a 32ship program. Navy struggles to find a place for bathbuilt zumwalt stealth. Go search hello select your address best sellers customer service new releases. These features ensure that despite being 40% larger than a standard arleigh burkeclass destroyer, the zumwalt has a radar crosssection about the size of a fishing boat. Zumwalt class destroyer the zumwalt class destroyers are americas next generation combat ships. Nearly 4 years after commissioning, the us navy is about to get a fully working stealth destroyer by. On 7 december 2015, zumwalt began her sea trial preparatory to joining the pacific fleet.
Inside the uss zumwalt, a stealth destroyer that may be the most advanced. The navys stealthy zumwaltclass destoryer has 1 big problem. The lead ship is named zumwalt for admiral elmo zumwalt and carries the hull number ddg. Zumwalt ddg looks like something out of a sciencefiction film and has some gnarly firepower. Though it is the size of a ww1era battleship, the zumwalt s futuristic, angularshaped design aimed at deflecting radar waves, its composite deckhouse, lownoise electric propulsion and stealth coating combine to make the ddg 50 times harder to detect, program manager captain james downey said. Thirtytwo ddgs were to succeed the arleigh burke class destroyer. Navy vessels, known as the ddg , was underway for the first time conducting atsea tests and trials in december 2015. Zumwalt has stealth capabilities, having a radar crosssection similar to a fishing boat despite her large size. The navys newest destroyer uss zumwalt, fleet week, navy, cover, books. Us navy takes ownership of its second stealth destroyer. At first, the navy planned to purchase 32 of the stealth vessels. The multimission ship will provide independent forward presence and deterrence, support special operations forces, and operate as an integral part of joint and. Due to its unique hull design, the approximately 600 ft long ddg will appear on an enemys radar as a very small fishing boat. Nearly 4 years after commissioning, the us navy is about to get a.
The ddg zumwalt class destroyer is the us navy next generation, multimission, naval destroyer, serving as the vanguard of an entire new generation of advanced multimission surface combat ships. New futuristic stealth destroyer uss zumwalt ddg at sea ussddg duration. The uss zumwalt will serve as the lead ship of the zumwaltclass that will. Jan 27, 2019 the uss zumwalt ddg named after former us navy chief of naval operations, admiral elmo r. Ddg breaking defense defense industry news, analysis. This destroyer program, pms 500, went through several name changes, the dd21, the ddx, before finally, in 2006, the program was renamed to ddg , the zumwalt class. Heres how the destroyer zumwalts stealthy design handles stormy. It was only monday that the zumwalt, the largest destroyer ever built for the navy, headed out to sea for the first time. Navys stealthy zumwalt slips unannounced into portland harbor. Developed under the ddx destroyer program, the zumwalt class destroyer ddg is the lead ship of a class of nextgeneration multimission surface combatants tailored for land attack and. She is the lead ship of the zumwalt class and the first ship to be named after admiral elmo zumwalt. New it, blade servers on navy hightech stealth destroyer.
Zumwalt class destroyer uss zumwalt ddg uss michael. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. The uss zumwalt ddg named after former us navy chief of naval operations, admiral elmo r. Navys new stealth destroyer, the zumwalt, slipped unannounced thursday into portland harbor. However you have the base for an accurate zumwalt to sail with your modern fleet. Dec 14, 2016 when last we heard from the uss zumwalt, the navy had admitted that the brandnew stealth destroyer couldnt fire because its custom ammo was too expensive. As shipbuilder bath iron works laid the keel for the third and final destroyer of the ddg class, the navy and industry. Apr 24, 2020 delivery is an important milestone for the navy, as ddg continues more advanced atsea testing of the zumwalt combat system, capt. Construction on the vessel began on 4 april 2012, with delivery scheduled in 2018. The zumwaltclass destroyer is a class of three united states navy guided missile destroyers designed as multimission stealth ships with. The zumwalt class of stealth minded guided missile destroyers was once the future of united states destroyer groups as some thirty total vessels were planned. Bud zumwalt, jr was born out of the ddx advanced destroyer program of the united states navy. The navy has begun onboard testing of a series of nextgeneration computer systems and blade servers aboard its new hightech stealth destroyer, the uss zumwalt ddg , slated to enter service by 2019.
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