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Arleigh Burke Flight I & Flight II Class destroyer- United States Navy
Arleigh Burke DDG 51 Guided Missile Destroyer - USN
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The Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyers are the backbone of the US Navy. They are multi-mission [Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)] surface combatants. The destroyer's armament has greatly expanded the role of the ship in strike warfare utilizing the MK-41 Vertical Launch System.
The Arleigh Burke class employs all-steel construction and is comprised of three separate variants or "Flights": DDG 51-71 represent the original design and are designated Flight I ships; DDG 72-78 are Flight II ships; DDG 79 and Follow ships are built or are being built to the Flight IIA design. The Flight III baseline is planned for the second ship in FY16.
The Arleigh Burke-class of guided missile destroyers (DDGs) is the United States Navy's first class of destroyer built around the Aegis Combat System and the SPY-1D multi-function Passive electronically scanned array radar. The class is named for Admiral Arleigh Burke, the most famous American destroyer officer of World War II, and later Chief of Naval Operations. The class leader, USS Arleigh Burke, was commissioned during Admiral Burke's lifetime.
Arleigh Burke–class destroyers have many combat systems. Burkes have the US Navy's latest anti-submarine combat system with active sonar, a towed sonar array, and anti-submarine rockets. They support strategic land strikes with their VLS launched Tomahawks.They are able to detect anti-ship mines at a range of 1280m.
So vital has the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMD) role of the class become that all ships of the class are being updated with BMD capability. Burke production is being restarted in place of additional Zumwalt-class destroyers.
Shiplist
Flight I Names
Hull Number
Arleigh Burke
Bath Iron Works
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Curtis Wilbur
John S. McCain
Mitscher
Laboon
Paul Hamilton
Stethem
Benfold
The Sullivans
Milius
Flight II Names
Mahan
McFaul
Donald Cook
O'Kane
- DDG 51 Flight I
- DDG 51 Flight II
- DDG 51 Flight IIA
- DDG 51 Flight III
» Strike against land targets
» Long range, area air defense
» Escort of high value assets such as Aircraft Carrier and Amphibious Vessels
» ASW, AAW, ASUW, EW
» Long range patrol and surveillance
The ships have steel superstructures and the first comprehensive CBR protection system in a U.S. Navy ship. More than 130 tons of Kevlar or plastic armor are used for vital spaces, including 70 tons around the combat control spaces. In a weight-saving program, DDG 78 and later employed about 50 tons less structural steel than earlier ships. The hull form is unusually broad in relation to length; fin stabilizers are not fitted, but they do have rudder roll-rate reduction. Prairie/Masker air bubbler systems are fitted to the hulls and propellers to reduce machinery noise radiation below the waterline.
Guns:
» 1x 127-mm 54-cal. Mk 45 Mod. 1 DP
» 2x 20-mm Mk 15 Mod. 12 Phalanx gatling CIWS
» 2x 25-mm 75-cal. Mk 38 Mod. 1 Bushmaster guns
» 4x 12.7mm machine guns.
Missiles:
» 90x Mk 41 Mod. 0 VLS for SM-2, SM-3, SM-6, ESSM, VLA ASROC and Tomahawk missiles
» 8x RGM-84C Harpoon SSM
Torpedoes:
» 2x triple 324-mm Mk 32 Mod. 15 ASW TT
Sensors, Electronics, Decoys
Combat Management, Information and Communications Systems:
Aegis Baseline 3A/5: DDG 51,52, 54-56, 58-63, 64, 65, 67-73, 75-77 (Aera AW: SRBM, MRBM, Limited IRBM)
Aegis Baseline 9: Modernized destroyers DDG 51, 52, 53, 57, 65, 69 (SM-6; IAMD, BMD 5.0/5.0 CU, SM-3 Blk IA, IB)
1x Joint Tactical Information Distribution System JTIDS (Flight II)
Optronics:
1x Kollmorgen Mk 46 Mod. 0 optronic director
Radars and Sensors:
1x Lockheed Martin SPY-1D 3D search/weapons control radar
1x Raytheon SPS-64(V)9 navigation radar
1x AIL SPS-67(V)3 surface search radar
3x Raytheon SPG-62 target illumination radar
2x Mk 90 Phalanx fire control radar
Sonar:
1x SQQ-89(V)4 suite
1x SQS-53C(V)1 bow-mounted sonar
1x Kingfisher mine-avoidance sonar
1x SQR-19B(V)1 towed array sonar
Decoys/Counter measures/Jammers:
1x Raytheon SLQ-32(V)5 (DDG 68–on: SLQ-32(V)3) active/passive
1x Mk 36 Mod. 12 SRBOC decoy syst. (4 6-round Mk 137 RL)
1x SLQ-25A Nixie towed torpedo decoy (with SSTD Phase I)
1x SLQ-39 decoy buoy launch system
1x Sanders SRS-1A combat D/F (DDG 72–78 only)
4x twin Mk 53 Nulka decoy RL (DDG 52 only)
Engines/Propulsion/Power
Propulsion type: Gas
Diesel engines: 4 × G.E. LM-2500-30 gas turbines each generating 26,500 shp (19,800 kW)
2x shafts driving a five-bladed reversible controllable-pitch propeller;
Guided Missile Destroyer
30 officers + 302 enlisted
Speeds: 31+kts (max)
Range: 4,400 nm @ 50 kts
Endurance: ?
Designer / Builder
Bath Iron Works / Ingalls Shipbuilding
8,400 tons (full load)
Flight deck only for a MH-60
Length: 154/155 m
Beam: 20m
Maximum Draft: 9.3m
080306-N-5484G-107 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 6, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) holds position in formation during Exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2008 (KR/FE 08). John Paul Jones is deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group participating in KR/FE 08, an annual joint exercise involving forces from the United States and the Republic of Korea. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Pol Sebastian Gocong (Released)
150428-N-XM324-075 EAST CHINA SEA (April 28, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) fires its Phalanx close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise. Fitzgerald is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne/Released)
140913-N-WD757-569 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 13, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) is anchored in the Arabian Gulf after performing an anchor drop test. Arleigh Burke is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)
140915-N-UN259-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) fires a Harpoon missile during a sinking exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2014. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the sinking exercise of the ex-USS Fresno to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting and live-firing against a surface target at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alonzo M. Archer/Released)
140619-N-ZZ999-167 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2014) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) launches a Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) during a live-fire test of the ship's aegis weapons system. Over the course of three days, the crew of John Paul Jones successfully engaged six targets, firing a total of five missiles that included four SM-6 models and one Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) model. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
140915-N-ZZ999-056 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) fires two SM-2 missiles during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the sinking exercise of ex-USS Fresno (LST 1182) to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting and live firing against a surface target at sea. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Roswell Lary/Released)
150206-N-AO823-032 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) launches an SM-2 missile during a training exercise. Laboon is underway for a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael J. Lieberknecht/Released)
140915-N-XK455-141 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) fires two SM-2 missiles during a sinking exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2014. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the sinking of ex-USS Fresno (LST 1182). Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Beverly J. Lesonik/Released)
150323-N-BB269-219 WATERS NEAR GUAM (March 23, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) fires a torpedo at a simulated target during Multi-Sail 2015. Multi-Sail 2015 is an annual Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 exercise designed to assess combat systems, improve teamwork and increase warfighting capabilities in the Seventh Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)
141124-N-JN664-420 MEDITERANNEAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2014) Members of the crash and salvage team aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) prepare for flight quarters. Donald Cook, homeported in Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera/Released)
140408-N-KE519-932 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 8, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires its rear-mounted close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise. Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is serving on a scheduled patrol to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's phased adaptive approach to European ballistic missile defense. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/Released)
140612-N-VC236-006 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 12, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) perform an initial test of the Mk-59 decoy launch system off the ship's port side. Ramage is currently underway as part of surface week during Professional Training for Midshipmen. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackie Hart/Released)
140612-N-VC236-148 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 12, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) perform an initial test of the Mk-59 decoy launch system off the ship's starboard side. Ramage is currently underway as part of surface week during Professional Training for Midshipmen. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackie Hart/Released)
140718-N-WD757-287 ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) fires its MK 38 25mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise. Arleigh Burke is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)
140915-N-NE138-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2014) The Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) is underway in waters near Guam during Valiant Shield 2014. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the sinking exercise of the ex-USS Fresno (LST-1182). Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience. (U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 1st Class Kristopher G. Horton/Released)
140806-N-IP531-445 WATERS EAST OF JAPAN (Aug. 6, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), front, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), right, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) are underway in formation during a sea power demonstration as part of a four-day tiger cruise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro/Released)
150311-N-SY784-085 WATERS TO THE WEST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 11, 2015) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Dagoberto Guilarte monitors operations in combat information control with Capt. Kevin Liu, an observer from the 621st Air Control Squadron, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during exercise Foal Eagle 2015. John S. McCain is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Foal Eagle is a series of annual training events that are defense-oriented and designed to increase readiness and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula while strengthening the ROK-U.S. alliance and promoting regional peace and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Johnson/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 23, 2014) Chief Fire Controlman John Hare reads daily reports in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain is on a scheduled patrol to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's phased adaptive approach to European ballistic missile defense. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/RELEASED)
120225-N-DR144-711 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) From top; an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to VFA-81 flown by Lt. Daniel Solfelt, an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to VFA-113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to VFA-25 flown by Lt. Taylor Hesse, fly over the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and CVW 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)