This means the ship can operate all of its systems and still generate enough electricity to power a small town, which provides the extra capacity to accommodate future weapons and computing systems. Zumwalt generates approximately 78 megawatts of power, almost as much as a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. In addition to its size, the Zumwalt class will be the first Navy warships to utilize an integrated power system that will produce enough power to run current systems, as well as the power required for future weapons, computing, and sensor systems.
"The Zumwalt-class is much larger than today's destroyers with a considerably larger flight deck - enough space to operate host Joint Strike Fighters, MV-22 Ospreys, and unmanned systems and a Vertical Launch System second to none." "This destroyer, like the others in our fleet, is capable of projecting power, no doubt," said Mabus. With its stealth, size, power, and advanced combat systems, this warship will serve as a centerpiece for deterrence and stability in the maritime environment. Working with Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, littoral combat ships, and amphibious ships to form adaptive force packages, Zumwalt-class destroyers will use its computing capabilities to make these groups more lethal through increased range, deception, computer integration, and data analysis from various platforms. Zumwalt will challenge adversaries and their way of thinking about how we employ our forces, providing an asymmetric advantage. "The only thing more impressive than the capabilities of the ship are the capabilities of its fine crew." "Today's ceremony marked the culmination of over three years of dedication and hard work by some of the finest Sailors I have had the pleasure to lead," said Capt.
It does all of this while maintaining its stealth - making this visually imposing ship difficult to find whether close to the shore or far out to sea. The Zumwalt-class destroyer will be capable of performing a range of deterrence, power projection, sea control, and command and control missions while allowing the Navy to evolve with new systems and missions. The sisters were an integral part of the ceremony, giving the order to "man our ship and bring her to life," in keeping with naval tradition. Zumwalt, Jr., after whom the ship is named. The ship's co-sponsors, Ann Zumwalt and Mouzetta Zumwalt-Weathers, are daughters of former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. "Our Navy and our Marine Corps, uniquely, provide presence - around the globe, around the clock - ensuring stability, reassuring allies, deterring adversaries, and providing the nation's leaders with options in times of crisis." "This ship is an example of a larger initiative to increase operational stability and give the U.S. Ray Mabus, delivered the ceremony's principal address. Zumwalt, the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission destroyers, features a state-of-the-art electric propulsion system, wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design, and the latest warfighting technology and weaponry available.
This report summarizes the results of that briefing as well as additional work we performed since that time.BALTIMORE (NNS) - The Navy's newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) was commissioned into active service Saturday, Oct. In March 2006, we provided you with a briefing of our findings regarding propulsion systems for Navy ships and submarines. Our objectives were to determine (1) the status and scope of key Navy studies on alternative propulsion methods, (2) the major improvements to existing propulsion systems, (3) near-term and future ships' propulsion systems, and (4) the various ship propulsion related technologies the Navy is pursuing. Congress requested that we review the Navy's assessment of alternative propulsion methods for submarines and surface combatants. Moreover, the cost of fossil fuel has risen sharply in recent years. For example, technological advances have enabled greater efficiency in both nuclear and conventional propulsion systems. As the Navy looks to design an affordable force that is capable of meeting future security challenges, some of the assumptions and factors that have guided past Navy decisions on propulsion systems may require reassessment.
In recent years, the Navy has used nuclear propulsion systems for its submarines and most aircraft carriers and conventional propulsion systems that rely on fossil fuel for its surface combatants and amphibious warfare ships.
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