How much does a Burke class destroyer weigh?
Table of Contents
- 1 How much does a Burke class destroyer weigh?
- 2 How many missiles does a Arleigh Burke class destroyer carry?
- 3 How heavy is a Navy destroyer?
- 4 What is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer?
- 5 Is the Arleigh Burke class still in production?
- 6 How many turbines does a Burke-class destroyer have?
How much does a Burke class destroyer weigh?
9,300
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | Fully loaded: Flight I: 8,184 long tons (8,315 t) Flight II: 8,300 long tons (8,400 t) Flight IIA: 9,300 long tons (9,500 t) Flight III: 9,500 long tons (9,700 t) |
| Length | Flights I and II: 505 ft (154 m) Flight IIA: 509 ft (155 m) |
| Beam | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Draft | 30.5 ft (9.3 m) |
How many missiles does a Arleigh Burke class destroyer carry?
The ships are armed with 56 Raytheon Tomahawk cruise missiles, with a combination of land-attack (TLAM) missiles with a Tercom-aided navigation system, and anti-ship missiles with inertial guidance.
How much does a Navy destroyer weigh?
A DDG is 509 feet long with a 66-foot beam. It weighs 9,300 tons and takes approximately four years to build.
Modern destroyers displace about 8,000 tons, are capable of speeds of more than 30 knots, and carry crews of about 300. USS Cole, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, U.S. Navy, 2000.
What is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer?
The Arleigh Burke -class guided missile destroyer was the first of a new generation. Although designed and designated as destroyers, the size and capability of these ships meant that they ended up effectively filling the role previously occupied by the missile cruisers.
How many Arleigh Burke ships are in the US Navy?
The Arleigh Burke class has the longest production run for any post-World War II U.S. Navy surface combatant. Besides the 62 vessels of this class (comprising 21 of Flight I, 7 of Flight II and 34 of Flight IIA) in service by 2016, up to a further 42 (of Flight III) have been envisioned.
Is the Arleigh Burke class still in production?
The Arleigh Burke class is the only American destroyer type currently in production and will remain the principal surface combatant of the US Navy for decades to come. Read further for an in-depth look at the Arleigh Burke class’s specifications and equipment.
How many turbines does a Burke-class destroyer have?
Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are propelled by four LM2500 gas turbines, each rated at 26,250 bhp, for a maximum of 105,000 bhp. The turbines drive two shafts, each connected to a five-bladed adjustable pitch propeller. This configuration allows the Burke-class to exceed 30 knots at full power, a higher speed than most surface combatants.