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The Navy's DD(X) - Is More Less?

The navy is lobbying to build a new class of "destroyers" called the DD(X). The DD(x) (or DD-X) is slated to displace 12,000 to 14,000 tons. This is equivalent to a World War II heavy cruiser or light aircraft carrier. It is about 5 times what a WW-II destroyer weighed.

It doesn't seem like a lot of bang for the buck - but what do I know.


DD(X) Multi-Mission Surface Combatant