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The U.S. Navy's Zumwalt-Class Won't Be the 'Battleship' of the Future

Harrison Kass
23 April 2024
Archived
7 min
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BLUF

Cost concerns led to re-evaluating strategic utility; only three were built.

Summary

  1. Aimed to succeed the Arleigh Burke-class.
  2. Advanced stealth features designed to minimise radar detection.
  3. Features a tumblehome-style hull and composite deckhouse for improved stealth.
READ: The U.S. Navy's Zumwalt-Class Won't Be the 'Battleship' of the Future

References

  • Media Check: National Interest - Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC

     
 

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