The Zumwalt, the first of three ships in the class, will cost at least $4.4 billion. Advanced automation will allow the warship to operate with a much smaller crew size than current destroyers.Īll of that innovation has led to construction delays and a growing price tag. ![]() The ship has electric propulsion, new radar and sonar, powerful missiles and guns, and a stealthy design to reduce its radar signature. Navy/General Dynamics Bath Iron Works via Getty Images) James Kirk, said before the ship departed. For the crew and all those involved in designing, building, and readying this fantastic ship, this is a huge milestone,” the ship’s skipper, Navy Capt. “We are absolutely fired up to see Zumwalt get underway. ![]() ![]() This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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