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Originally Posted by Kapitain
they might barrel out on the last arliegh burkes and i think they need to focus mainly on frigates now they have some what neglected them for about decade and half
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Well the Flight IIA burkes have a pretty good sonar suite plus helicopters. Throw in the new version of the ASROC that can be launched from the Mk. 41 VLS, and the Burkes should be able to effectivly fill the role of the frigates as well. Besides, the DD(X) is supposed to directly replace not on the Spruance class DDs, but the OH Perry FFGs as well, and as such it will have a sophisticated sonar suite and helicopter hangar.
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DDX a good design but realy is it the cost worth it?
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For one thing, the US Navy needs a ship that can provide effective shore bombardment capabilities. The DD(X) is the only ship in development that offers that. Still, given the $3 billion per hull price tag, they're probably not going to buy that many.