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Life inside the Backbone of the USN: Arleigh Burke Destroyers

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Life inside the Backbone of the USN: Arleigh Burke Destroyers

The Arleigh Burke class was designed to be able to operate independently in rough seas for long periods of time with speeds in excess of thirty knots and complement Ticonderoga cruisers. This destroyer class was to be a multi-mission surface combatant that should be able to deploy forward for independent operations, contributing to power projection with its offensive capabilities. It also had to pull this off in the face of a variety of threats. This ship class has been constructed in “flights” to accommodate technological advances. The new version, Flight III, is nearly bow-to-stern redesigned. It has a displacement of 9,700 tons, enabling the installation of a new Aegis Baseline 10 combat system and an electric plant. The Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers pack a serious punch, building on the already impressive weapon systems found on earlier versions of the ship. They carry over proven core systems like the Vertical Launch System (VLS), allowing them to launch a mix of missiles for anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, and land-attack missions. You'll also find the 5-inch deck gun for engaging surface targets or bombarding the shore, and the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) for automated defense against incoming missiles. Where Flight III really stands out are its upgrades. The new AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar is incredibly powerful, spotting targets further away and allowing the ship to handle many more threats at once. This boost is crucial for ballistic missile defense. Flight IIIs also have the latest Aegis Combat System to manage this increased sensor data and weaponry. Block III’s bulky midsection was in part designed so that future upgrades could be incorporated into the destroyers. What's exciting is the potential for future weapons integration. Flight III ships have the space and power to potentially carry hypersonic missiles, offering a huge boost in offensive capability. There's also the possibility of them using directed energy weapons, like lasers, in the future. Additionally, the latest Block III Arleigh Burkes feature a powerful upgrade in their electrical systems. While these ships come with a hefty price tag of approximately $2 billion each, this investment is considered crucial. The Navy supplies around half the cost of equipment, and the remaining cost reflects the incredible capabilities these destroyers bring to the fleet. With rapidly evolving naval threats, having these advanced warships in service quickly is seen as essential to maintaining US naval dominance.>
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