A $4.4 billion US destroyer was touted as one of the most advanced ships in the world. Take a look the USS Zumwalt, ,

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A $4.4 billion US destroyer was touted as one of the most advanced ships in the world. Take a look the USS Zumwalt, ,

A $4.4 billion US destroyer was touted as one of the most advanced ships in the world. Take a look at the USS Zumwalt, which has since been called a 'failed ship concept.'

Experts consider the ship a failure, lacking many important features like anti-ship missiles and anti-submarine torpedoes.

www.businessinsider.com

Richard

 

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They designers probably all got raises.

The rail gun technology used on the ship left out one important fact. The projectiles were made of tungsten and cost around 800K each according to this article.

The ship has a top speed of 30 knots. It will not keep up with most of the fleet. It will be a sitting duck for any modern submarine.

 

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U.S. Navy’s Hypersonic Missile Will Give Zumwalt Class New Capability

U.S. Navy's Hypersonic Missile Will Give Zumwalt Class New Capability - Naval News

The Zumwalt Class destroyer is one of the most recognizable and impressive warships afloat. Adding the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile will give it unrivalled firepower.

www.navalnews.com

Richard