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.'
Marielle Descalsota Updated Dec 26, 2022, 9:27 PM
But one expert says that despite the expense, the Zumwalts are a "failed ship concept."
The USS Zumwalt is the lead ship among three Zumwalt-class destroyers. It is the largest destroyer in the world.
The USS Zumwalt was named after Adm. Elmo Zumwalt, the youngest chief of naval operations in US history. The ship is a guided-missile destroyer, which means its main purpose is to provide antiaircraft support to the US Navy's fleet.
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