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’ (IB Times)

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’ – By Marielle Descalsota (IB Times) / June 6, 2022

• The USS Zumwalt is the largest destroyer in the world.
• The US Navy’s three Zumwalt-class ships cost about $22.4 billion in research and development.
• But one expert says that despite the expense, the Zumwalts are a “failed ship concept.”

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.

The ship’s construction began in October 2008. It was launched in October 2013 and put into commission by the US Navy in October 2016.

The Navy has two other Zumwalt-class destroyers: the USS Michael Monsoor and the USS Lyndon B. Johnson.

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