Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Military TV. Today, we are
going to talk about the US’ top destroyers, Arleigh Burke-class. If you are curious about
what this class of destroyers capable of doing, don’t go anywhere and stay tuned.
Destroyers remain as highly critical part in navy
not only because their capability in protecting and defending the large fleet from enemy threats,
but also because the design and features made possible by their manufacturer
allow them to launch a full-scale attack towards any incoming adversity.
Among the world’s top destroyers, the Arleigh Burke-class is surely a head-turner.
The advanced systems hosted by the vessel and its efficiency in the battlefield
has enabled Arleigh Burke to become best of the best when it comes to destroyers.
Historically, the ship was named after the famous World War II Admiral Arleigh Burke. The
first Arleigh Burke-class destroyers started to be developed in 1988, and it takes only
3 years for them to enter the service with the US Navy in 1991. With more than 60 vessels are
currently active, it was reported that another 7 are being built and 3 more are ordered. To date,
Arleigh Burke-class is one of the largest American destroyers. For the size, they have an overall
height of 155 meters, a displacement of around 9000 tons and hoard approximately 90 missiles.
When it comes to the vessels’ roles,
they actually vary as Arleigh Burke-class are designed to conduct various types of missions.
Anti-submarine warfare and surface targets with missiles are among the ship’s main strength.
Recent experiments have shed light into the ships’ anti-ballisitic missiles
and anti-satellite weapons capability in the event of necessary modifications. The ships
also feature a small radar cross-section, which allows them to be more covert,
especially while facing anti-ship missiles. Furthermore, the ships also host the superb
Aegis Combat System, a radar capable of tracking and detecting multiple targets while remaining
impervious to electronic warfare 'attacks.' To make sense of the armaments, Arleigh Burke
destroyers host the Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers, ranging around 120 kilometers.
On top of that, with the new Tomahawk Block V, the destroyers have alternative when it comes to
anti-ship strikes. In defending against hostiles aircraft or missiles, the ships can deploy the
RIM-7 Sparrow or RIM-162 ESSM missiles. The destroyers also feature sonars and rocket
for its anti-submarine part which are known to be lethal for enemies. Additionally, the vessels can
also carry the Light Airborn Multi-Purpose System helicopter for better performance in tracking and
attacking submarines and underwater mines. Most importantly, the ships are mounted with various
versions of the 5-inch Mark 45 gun accordingly and another options for some of the destroyers
in Arleigh Burke-class are the superior Phalanx CIWS and M242 Bushmaster chain gun.
You may wonder, what makes the USS Arleigh Burke-class capable of dominating the sea?
Well, the military warships of the Arleigh Burke class are the most powerful and lethal in the US
fleet. They can successfully defend the carrier strikes group against any threat. In addition,
they are extremely capable of identifying hostile vessels and missiles, as well as launching the
American army's most modern missiles and rockets. As a result, the answer is pretty simple. The
ships are massive, tough to trace, outfitted with modern equipment for any mission, and armed to
the teeth. They are unbeatable in any competition. What do you think of the USS Arleigh Burke-class?
Drop your comment below. Thank you for watching and see you in the next episode!