I am wondering whethter the DD(x) will be mainly a land attack ship or if it will be a true multi purpose escort with Aegis and extensive ASW and Anti-ship capabilities. I can’t believe that the U.S. would build a huge (14,000 ton) destroyer without Aegis (or a better system) and ASW anti-ship ability.
By: Wanshan - 9th August 2005 at 00:24
Very nice! Thanks
By: SteveO - 8th August 2005 at 15:00
The DD(X) site now has a gallery http://www.ddxnationalteam.com/gallery/albums.php
By: Forestin - 5th August 2005 at 20:06
Well, at THAT price it is more like a Gold Toy then anything else.
By: sealordlawrence - 5th August 2005 at 17:03
Rapidly becoming another seawolf saga.
By: Victor - 5th August 2005 at 15:17
10?!?! The program would be considered a success if 3 ships get built.
By: johnestauffer - 5th August 2005 at 15:15
The DD(x) family seems to have a case of ZPG (Zero Population Growth). It is supposed to be the ultimate solution to naval warfare but is becoming so pricey that maybe only 10 will be ordered.
By: Wanshan - 5th August 2005 at 13:22
Key Enabler of Sea Power 21 vision – DD(X) will be a multi-mission
surface combatant tailored to bring offensive, distributed, and precision firepower at long range in support of forces ashore. DD(X) is the centerpiece of a Family of Ships that will be acquired within a future Surface Combatant Navy construct to deliver a broad range of combat capabilities to the Fleet.
http://peoships.crane.navy.mil/ddx/
Like me, you could have googled this ….
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