Zumwalt-class (DDG-1000)
Summary
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Subtype | Land attack missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works, Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year commissioned | 2016 |
| Approx. unit cost | $4.24 billion |
| Units | DDG-1000 ZUMWALT, DDG-1001 MICHAEL MONSOOR |
| Current operators | 🇺🇸 United States |
Description
The Destroyer DDG-1000 Zumwalt (ex-DD-21) class is an advanced and highly capable class of warships built for the United States Navy. Designed to provide unparalleled stealth capabilities, this class stands out for its low radar signature, making it extremely difficult for enemy forces to detect and track.
The Zumwalt class features a unique design with clean lines and sharp angles, resulting in reduced radar cross-section. This enables the ship to operate closer to enemy shores without being detected, providing a distinct advantage for coastal operations. Moreover, the ship's angular superstructure and enclosed antennas further enhance its overall stealthiness.
In terms of firepower, the Zumwalt class is equipped with a variety of advanced weapon systems. Its primary armament includes the highly sophisticated yet versatile Advanced Gun System (AGS), capable of launching long-range land-attack projectiles at targets both on land and at sea. Additionally, the class carries a variety of surface-to-air missiles, anti-submarine torpedoes, and anti-ship missiles, ensuring a highly flexible and capable offensive and defensive capability.
The DDG-1000 Zumwalt class is also notable for its advanced radar and sensor suite. Its Integrated Power System (IPS) allows for increased power generation and distribution, supporting the future integration of advanced weapon systems and sensors. Furthermore, the class is equipped with the Multi-Function Radar (MFR) system, providing enhanced situational awareness and target tracking capabilities.
Designed to support naval operations in diverse environments, the Zumwalt class boasts a significantly reduced crew size compared to previous destroyer classes. This allows for improved operational efficiency and reduced overall operating costs.
Technical specifications
| Zumwalt | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 14000 tons |
| Crew | 175 members |
| Width | 24.6 m (80.7 ft) |
| Length | 190.0 m (623.4 ft) |
| Air Park | 1 × SH-60 LAMPS or MH-60R helicopter, 3 × MQ-8 Fire Scout VT-UAVs |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls Royce MT 30 gas turbines with a power of 48,960 hp total - 2 electric motors with a power of 48,960 hp total - 2 propellers |
| Thrust | 8000 hp |
| Armament | 4 Mk.57 PVLS (80 Tactical Tomahawk / ALAM / SM-2 / ESS) + 2 155mm AGS guns + 2 40mm Bofors guns + 1 MH-60 R + 3 UAVs |
| Maximum speed | 30 knots |
Photo of Zumwalt class
