The Navy's DD(X) Destroyer Program, CBO Testimony

Abstract

The DD(X) is being designed as a multimission surface combatant that would have a full-load displacement (its weight when carrying a full complement of crew, cargo, fuel, and water) of about 14,000 tons. The ship's capabilities are centered on providing fire support for forces on shore using two 155 millimeter Advanced Gun Systems and 80 missile tubes that could carry Tomahawk cruise missiles or other weapons. According to the Navy, the DD(X) will be more capable than existing cruisers and destroyers against threats found in littoral regions, such as diesel-electric submarines, mines, swarming small boats, and cruise missiles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 19, 2005
Accession Number
AD1134755

Entities

People

  • J. M. Gilmore

Organizations

  • Congressional Budget Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attack Submarines
  • Boats
  • Construction
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Fire Support
  • Guided Missile Submarines
  • Guided Missiles
  • Littoral Combat Ships
  • Navy
  • Shipbuilding
  • Ships
  • Submarines

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • ballistics.