The U.S. Navy accepts delivery of USS Zumwalt

[The Ronin]

The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), the lead ship of the Navy’s next-generation of multi-mission surface combatants on 24th April, the U.S. Navy has announced.

Following this delivery, the ship will transition from combat systems activation to the next phase of developmental and integrated at-sea testing.

This event marks a major milestone of the dual delivery approach for USS Zumwalt, which achieved hull mechanical & electrical delivery from shipbuilder General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works in May 2016. Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems was the prime contractor for the Zumwalt combat system and has led activation and integration for Zumwalt class ships both in Bath, Maine and San Diego.

With delivery, USS Zumwalt joins the U.S. Pacific Fleet battle force and remains assigned to Surface Development Squadron One. In addition to at-sea testing of the Zumwalt combat system, DDG 1000 will also operate as a key enabler in the acceleration of new warfighting capabilities and rapid development and validation of operational tactics, techniques, and procedures.

The 610 foot, wave-piercing tumblehome ship design provides a wide array of advancements. Employing an innovative and highly survivable Integrated Power System (IPS), DDG 1000 has the capacity to distribute 1000 volts of direct current across the ships’ entirety, allowing for enhanced power capability for various operational requirements. Additionally, the shape of the superstructure and the arrangement of its antennas significantly reduce radar cross-section, making the ship less visible to enemy radars.

USS Zumwalt is the first ship of the Zumwalt-class destroyers. USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) is also homeported in San Diego and is undergoing combat systems activation. The third and final ship of the class, the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002), is under construction at BIW’s shipyard in Bath, Maine.

As one of the Defense Department’s largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is responsible for executing the development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, and special warfare craft.

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[I S I]

Final design looks more like a submarine.

 

[khail007]

It looks like a floating fortress.

 

[CrazyZ]

Final design looks more like a submarine.

Looks like a U boat. Best way to avoid detection is to go under water.

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), the lead ship of the Navy’s next-generation of multi-mission surface combatants on 24th April, the U.S. Navy has announced.

Following this delivery, the ship will transition from combat systems activation to the next phase of developmental and integrated at-sea testing.

This event marks a major milestone of the dual delivery approach for USS Zumwalt, which achieved hull mechanical & electrical delivery from shipbuilder General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works in May 2016. Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems was the prime contractor for the Zumwalt combat system and has led activation and integration for Zumwalt class ships both in Bath, Maine and San Diego.

With delivery, USS Zumwalt joins the U.S. Pacific Fleet battle force and remains assigned to Surface Development Squadron One. In addition to at-sea testing of the Zumwalt combat system, DDG 1000 will also operate as a key enabler in the acceleration of new warfighting capabilities and rapid development and validation of operational tactics, techniques, and procedures.

The 610 foot, wave-piercing tumblehome ship design provides a wide array of advancements. Employing an innovative and highly survivable Integrated Power System (IPS), DDG 1000 has the capacity to distribute 1000 volts of direct current across the ships’ entirety, allowing for enhanced power capability for various operational requirements. Additionally, the shape of the superstructure and the arrangement of its antennas significantly reduce radar cross-section, making the ship less visible to enemy radars.

USS Zumwalt is the first ship of the Zumwalt-class destroyers. USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) is also homeported in San Diego and is undergoing combat systems activation. The third and final ship of the class, the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002), is under construction at BIW’s shipyard in Bath, Maine.

As one of the Defense Department’s largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is responsible for executing the development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, and special warfare craft.

https://navalnews.net/the-u-s-navy-...9AWGYeUOlRxbSroJPrET7w55i1D44gkbztnrWeolmhvsA

Somehow this ship reminds me of the Confederate Ironclad!!!

 

[Hallian_Khan]

What about league of legends

Somehow this ship reminds me of the Confederate Ironclad!!!

 

[Beast]

A failed project!

 

[WarKa DaNG]

DDG 1000 has the capacity to distribute 1000 volts of direct current across the ships’ entirety, allowing for enhanced power capability for various operational requirements

Whats that suppose to mean

 

[Prince Kassad]

A failed project!

The Zumwalt costs three times as much as an Arleigh Burke. The Zumwalt is designed primarily for naval gunfire support (NGFS) for supporting amphibious assaults. The Arleigh Burke is a classic multi-mission destroyer design capable of area air defense and ballistic missile defense. The air and ballistic missile threats facing the US Navy are far more pressing than the need for an amphibious warfare artillery platform. The Navy’s decision to cap the Zumwalt-class acquisition at 2 or 3 ships and use the Zumwalt ships for technology evaluation was a wise one, in my personal opinion

 

[IblinI]

The Zumwalt costs three times as much as an Arleigh Burke. The Zumwalt is designed primarily for naval gunfire support (NGFS) for supporting amphibious assaults. The Arleigh Burke is a classic multi-mission destroyer design capable of area air defense and ballistic missile defense. The air and ballistic missile threats facing the US Navy are far more pressing than the need for an amphibious warfare artillery platform. The Navy’s decision to cap the Zumwalt-class acquisition at 2 or 3 ships and use the Zumwalt ships for technology evaluation was a wise one, in my personal opinion

Its 155MM naval gun is indeed impressive alone with some of the subsystem but from the initial 30+ order to current two to three shows it is a huge over budget failed project.
They could have tested all those subsystem on other test bed.

 

[Stryker1982]

I thought this project was cancelled.

 

[Prince Kassad]

Failed only in pdf, Historically, when the US Navy deploys a new ship class, no more than three new technologies are introduced. The Zumwalt class incorporates sixteen - this is unprecedented.

The most noticeable is the hull itself. Referred to as a “tumblehome” hull, its primary purpose is to reduce the ship’s radar signature. In this, it is very successful. It is reported that this 600 foot long ship has a radar signature similar to a fishing boat. This also caused some interesting design issues. It turns out, that even the flag mast at the aft of the ship increases the radar signature, so provisions have been made to remove it when needed. Additionally, corner reflectors are required to allow the ship to be observed on radar during normal operations.

When the new hullform was initially reviewed, concerns were raised about seakeeping capabilities. The Navy conducted extensive tests, both in an engineering basin, and with scale models underway (in the Chesapeake Bay) to ensure that the ship is completely seaworthy.

Another innovation is the composite deckhouse, and integrated sensors. The deckhouse was constructed separately and then barged to the shipyard to be mated to the hull. The use of composite materials for the deckhouse further enhances reduced radar signatures, and the decrease in weight helps with center of gravity and seakeeping design. The integration of the sensors into the deckhouse avoids the usual masts and radomes observed on most combatants. The advanced radars are similar to those being installed on the Ford-class carriers.

The use of a Peripheral Vertical Launch System contributes to ship survivability.

In previous designs (such as the Arleigh Burke class), the missiles are stored in central magazines. This allows for the possibility of catastrophic loss in the event the magazine is penetrated. In the Zumwalt class, the missiles are distributed around the perimeter of the ship. In the event of a hit, the damage will be limited to adjacent cells.

The Zumwalt class has a very integrated command and control system, referred to as the Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE). This system will also be employed on the Ford-class carriers, and is likely to be the model for future combatants.

TSCE incorporates advanced automation features. This allows the ship, which is approximately 50% larger than current destroyers, to operate with a crew that is approximately 50% smaller. An example is the engineering system - on Arleigh Burke destroyers, eight crewmembers man the system while underway; on the Zumwalt class, one operator (in the command center) operates the engineering system. The ship also incorporates extensive automated damage control features.

The ship has dual bow-mounted sonars which provided greater detection capabilities.

How about a flight deck that is 90% larger than the Arleigh Burke deck?

Most folks don’t realize that the ship can accommodate two RHIBs.

Summary

In my opinion, the Zumwalt class is far ahead of its time. Once it is deployed properly and demonstrates its capabilities and advanced technologies, I believe Congress will authorize more, and many of the capabilities will routinely be incorporated into future naval combatants.

 

[Oldman1]

I thought this project was cancelled.

No, just reduced to 3 units. But they will learn from this to developed something cheaper. Similar to Seawolf Class submarines to Virginia. Smaller and cheaper.

 

[Affanakad0t.]

It looks more like a submarine on surface xD

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

I thought this ship was commissioned in 2015? Or did I miss something?