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World Navies Today:

US Navy Aircraft Carriers& Surface Combatants

Revised 10 March 2003Version 2.32

Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew ToppanWorld Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/

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This list includes all aircraft carriers and major surface combatants: cruisers,destroyers, and frigates.

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in italics.Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purelyunofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout allnavies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations. Where two dates aregiven (i.e. 1965/82), the first is the date of initial completion, and the second is the dateof acquisition, conversion, or transfer. Designations given in (parentheses) are assignedbut not displayed on the ship's hull.

Note: Propulsion and speed data for nuclear-powered ships are not released by the USNavy. The data provided herein is based on the typical unofficial estimates.

Ship Types Listed:Aircraft Carriers (CV/CVN)Cruisers (CG)Destroyers (DD/DDG)Frigates (FFG, LCS)

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Aircraft CarriersCVNX Program multirole aircraft carriers (0+2 ships)

Specifications unknown - evolved from Nimitz Class.

Concept/Program: CVNX is a new carrier design intended to follow the Nimitz class inproduction. The design will be gradually evolved from the existing Nimitz design, ratherthan starting with a completely "clean sheet". Details are not yet determined, but the shipswill feature much lower manning, new electronic systems, electromagnetic catapults, anda new propulsion plant. CVN 77, the final Nimitz class ship, will be a "transition" ship,and will include some of the CVNX technology.

Builders: Northrop Grumman Newport News, VA.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesCVNX 1 (none) 2013 -- -- -- PlannedCVNX 2 (none) 2018 -- -- -- Planned

Nimitz class multirole aircraft carriers(7+3 ships)

Displacement: 101,000-104,000 tons full loadDimensions: 1092 x 250 x 37-39 feet/332.8 x 76.2 x 11.3-11.9 metersPropulsion: 2 A4W reactors, steam turbines, 4 shafts, 280,000 shp, 30+ knotsCrew: approx 3000 (including flag) + approx 2900 air wingRadar: SPS-48E 3-D air search, SPS-49(V)5 2-D air search (CVN 76: SPS-49A(V)1),Mk23 target acquisition, 2 SPN-46 air traffic control, SPN-43B air traffic control, SPN-44 landing aidFire Control: 3 Mk91 NSSM guidance systems with Mk95 radarsEW: SLQ-32(V)4 jamming/deception suite, Mk36 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixietorpedo countermeasureAviation: full flight deck with angled deck, 684 x 108 x 26.5 foot/208.4 x 32.9 x 8 meterhangar, 4 deck-edge elevators, 4 C13 catapults; up to 80+ aircraftArmament: 3 Mk29 8-cell NATO Sea Sparrow (CVN 68: 2 Mk29), 4 20mm PhalanxCIWS (CVN 68 & 69: 3 CIWS), CVN 68: 2 21-cell RAM

Concept/Program: USN's primary carrier class. The Nimitz class is considered the finestcarrier design ever; the ships will be in production for over 30 years, and the last will be

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in service up to 80 years after the first was completed. CVN 77, the final ship of thisclass, will be a "transition" ship to the new CVNX design, and will differ considerablyfrom the other ships of the class. Although some references consider CVN 71-76 as aseparate class from CVN 68-70, progressive overhauls and modernization haveeliminated many of the differences.

Builders: Newport News SB&DD/Northrop Grumman Newport News, VA.

Design: Based on previous USN carrier classes, but with general improvementsthroughout. There have been progressive modifications throughout the history of theclass; each ship is more modern than the previous vessel. There are many detailvariations among the ships. CVN 76 will have a bulbous bow and a significantlymodified island - the island will be one deck lower than in previous ships, and will carryall the ship's radars; the separate radar mast abaft the island will be eliminated.

Modernization: Starting with Nimitz, each ship will undergo a RCOH refueling andoverhaul, and will be brought up to the standards of the latest ships. The Nimitz RCOHincluded complete electronics modernization, complete removal and reconstruction of theupper two levels of the island, and significant rearrangement of radars, similar to theCVN 76 configuration. Eisenhower is now undergoing a similar overhaul.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesCVN 68 Nimitz 1975 PAC San DiegoCVN 69 Dwight D.

Eisenhower1977 ATL Newport

NewsRCOH

CVN 70 Carl Vinson 1982 PAC Bremerton CarGru3CVN 71 Theodore

Roosevelt1986 ATL Norfolk CarGru8

CVN 72 Abraham Lincoln 1989 PAC Everett CruDesGru3CVN 73 George

Washington1992 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru2

CVN 74 John C. Stennis 1995 PAC San Diego CarGru7CVN 75 Harry S Truman 1998 ATL Norfolk CarGru2CVN 76 Ronald Reagan 2003 -- -- -- Fitting Out; Comm. 10

May 2003CVN 77 George H.W.

Bush2008 -- -- -- Building

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John F. Kennedy multirole aircraftcarrier (1 ship)

Displacement: 83,100 tonsDimensions: 1052 x 267 x 37 feet/320.6 x 81.4 x 11.3 metersPropulsion: 8 boilers, steam turbines, 4 shafts, 280,000 shp, 30+ knotsCrew: 2,500 + 2300 air wing + 70 flagRadar: SPS-48E 3-D air search, SPS-49(V)5 2-D air search, Mk23 target acquisition, 2SPN-46 air traffic control, SPN-43C air traffic control, SPN-44 landing aidFire Control: 3 Mk91 NSSM guidance systems with Mk95 radarsEW: SLQ-32(V)4 jamming/deception suite, Mk36 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixietorpedo countermeasureAviation: full flight deck with angled deck, 688 x 106 x 25 foot/209.7 x 32.3 x 7.6 meterhangar, 4 deck-edge elevators, 4 C13 catapults; up to 80+ aircraftArmament: 3 Mk29 8-cell NATO Sea Sparrow, 3 20mm Phalanx CIWS

Concept/Program: Last non-nuclear USN carrier to be constructed. After a COHoverhaul completed in 1995, this ship was designated as the "reserve/training" carrier,and was assigned to the Naval Reserve Force, but has always been fully operational andhas deployed in the same rotation as the other carriers. The "reserve/training" designationhas been abandoned. Scheduled to serve through approximately 2018; likely to be basedin Japan after 2008.

Builders: Newport News SB&DD, VA.

Design: Based on Kitty Hawk class, but with various improvements. Is distinguished byan angled funnel, designed to carry exhaust gasses away from the flight deck.

Modernization: Underwent a major COH reconstruction at Philadelphia in 1993-1995.Is planned to receive two 21-cell RAM launchers.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesCV 67 John F. Kennedy 1968 ATL Mayport CarGru6

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Enterprise multirole aircraft carrier (1ship)

Displacement: 93,300 tons full loadDimensions: 1101 x 248 x 39 feet/335.6 x 75.6 x 11.8 metersPropulsion: 8 A2W reactors, steam turbines, 4 shafts, 280,000 shp, 30+ knotsCrew: approx 3300 + approx 2400 air wing + 70 flagRadar: SPS-48E 3-D air search, SPS-49(V)5 2-D air search, Mk23 target acquisition, 2SPN-46 air traffic control, SPN-43A air traffic control, SPN-41 landing aidFire Control: 3 Mk91 NSSM guidance systems with Mk95 radarsEW: SLQ-32(V)4 jamming/deception suite, Mk36 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixietorpedo countermeasureAviation: full flight deck with angled deck, 860 x 107 x 25 foot/262 x 32.6 x 7.6 meterhangar, 4 deck-edge elevators, 4 C13 catapults; up to 80+ aircraftArmament: 3 Mk29 8-cell NATO Sea Sparrow, 2 21-cell RAM launchers, 3 20mmPhalanx CIWS

Concept/Program: The first nuclear carrier, and the world's longest warship. Recentlymodernized for extended service. Scheduled to be replaced by CVNX 1 in 2013.

Builders: Newport News SB&DD, VA.

Design: Based on previous US carriers, but adapted for nuclear power with 8 submarine-type reactors. Featured an unusual square island supporting large phased-array radars andan electronic warfare array; the radars and electronics have been removed, but the ususualisland remains.

Modernization: Underwent a major reconstruction in 1979-1982, including replacementof radars and electronics. A RCOH modernization, life extension, and refuelling wascarried out in 1990-1995.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesCVN 65 Enterprise 1961 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru12

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Kitty Hawk class multirole aircraftcarriers (2 ships)

Displacement: 82,000-82,500 tons full loadDimensions: 1045 x 265 x 38 feet/318.5 x 80.7 x 11.5 metersPropulsion: 8 boilers, steam turbines, 4 shafts, 280,000 shp, 30+ knotsCrew: 2,900 + 2000 air wing + 70 flagRadar: SPS-48E 3-D air search, SPS-49(V)5 2-D air search, Mk23 target acquisition, 2SPN-46 air traffic control, SPN-43A or -43C air traffic control, SPN-41 landing aidFire Control: 3 Mk91 NSSM guidance systems with Mk95 radarsEW: SLQ-32(V)4 jamming/deception suite, Mk36 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixietorpedo countermeasureAviation: full flight deck with angled deck, 740 x 101 x 25 foot/255.5 x 30.7 x 7.6 meterhangar, 4 deck-edge elevators, 4 C13 catapults; up to 80+ aircraftArmament: 2 Mk29 8-cell NATO Sea Sparrow (CV 64: 3 Mk29), 3 20mm PhalanxCIWS, CV 64: 2 21-cell RAM

Concept/Program: USN's second supercarrier class, based on the previous Forrestalclass. A third sister, America (CV 66]) has been discarded. Both ships have beenmodernized under SLEP, and are expected to remain in service for several more years -they will be decommissioned in 2008 and 2003, respectively; their replacements will beCVN 76 and CVN 77. CV 63 is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.

Builders: CV 63 by New York SB, Camden, NJ; CV 64 by New York Naval Shipyard.

Design: Based on Forrestal class but with major improvements througout the ship. Thearrangement of elevators and the island position were changed; the ships were built withdefensive missile batteries instead of guns.

Modernization: Both underwent SLEP at Philadelphia in the early 1990's, receivinggeneral updates and life-extension work. Kitty Hawk had a major yard period in 1998, inpreparation for forward deployment to Japan.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesCV 63 Kitty Hawk 1961 PAC Yokosuka CarGru5CV 64 Constellation 1961 PAC San Diego CruDesGru1 Decom 29 Sept 2003

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Disposal Note: Of the Forrestal class ships, Forrestal and Saratoga have been strickenand are stored at Newport, RI, pending disposal. Ranger and Independence are in reserveat Bremerton, WA. All Midway and Essex class ships have been stricken; Midway is atBremerton, WA; Oriskany is at Beaumont, TX, both pending disposal; all others aremuseums or have been scrapped.

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CruisersCG(X) class cruisers

Concept/Program: USN has formally identified the CG(X) program as a new-designreplacement cruiser, a variant of the DD(X) "family" of ships. CG(X) formalizes thelong-anticipated CG-21 program, which had been expected as a derivative of the SC-21/DD-21 design. Design and construction of these ship is many years away; the firstTiconderoga class cruiser will be due for replacement in about a decade.

Ticonderoga class cruisers (VLSGroup) (22 ships)

Displacement: 9,800-10,100 tons full loadDimensions: 567 x 55 x 32 feet/172.8 x 16.7 x 9.7 metersPropulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp, 30 knotsCrew: 387Radar: 4 SPY-1B phased array multifunction (SPY-1A in CG 52-58), SPS-49(V)6 2-Dair search, SPQ-9A searchSonar: SQQ-89(V)3 suite with SQS-53 LF active/passive bow mounted, SQR-19TACTAS towed array (SQS-53A in CG 54-55, SQS-53B in CG 56-60, SQS-53C in CG61-73) (CG 52-53: SQS-53A only)Fire Control: Aegis AAW system; 4 Mk 99 SM-2 guidance systems with SPG-62radars; CEC in CG 66, 68, 69, 71.EW: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer, Mk36 or Mk50 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixietorpedo countermeasureAviation: midships helicopter deck with RAST, 39 x 29 x 15 foot/11.8 x 8.8 x 4.6 meterhangar; 2 SH-60B helicoptersArmament: 2 61-cell Mk41 VLS (122 Standard SM-2, VLA and Tomahawk), 8Harpoon SSM, 2 5"/54cal DP, 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes(Mk46 torpedoes), 2 25mm Bushmaster low-angle in most, 2-4 12.7mm MG.

Concept/Program: USN's primary area-air-defense ships, these are highly-capable areaAAW ships, fitted with the SPY-1 Aegis system and VLS missile launchers. They arealso highly capable in ASW, strike and anti-surface warfare, and will soon be equippedfor ballistic missile defense duties. These ships are unofficially separated from the first 5units of the class, which have major weapons differences (see below). It is reported thatmost of the SQR-19 towed arrays have been placed in storage ashore.

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Builders: Litton/Ingalls SB, Pascagoula, MS (lead) and Bath Iron Works, Maine; CG 51,58, 60, 61, 63, 64, 67, 70 by BIW; others by Ingalls.

Design: Spruance-class hull with extensive modifications to accommodate the Aegissystem. Weight problems have been partially resolved, but these ships are at the upperlimits of the hull's capabilities. There are extensive differences among these ships,particularly with regard to combat systems (AEGIS) equipment.

Modernization: Some incremental updates have taken place, particularly in the AEGISsystem; all ships underwent major overhauls in 1997-2000. Some hull stiffening has beencarried out to correct potential cracking problems. A major upgrade/life extension, theCruiser Conversion Program (CCP), is in the planning stages. This project would extendthe life of these ships to 40 years, allowing the oldest units to serve until 2020. CCPprobably will include AEGIS upgrades (bringing all ships to a common baseline),removal of the VLS reload cranes (providing 6 additional VLS cells), replacement ofCIWS by ESSM, addition of Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), new EWsystems and decoys, and maintenance/manning-reduction improvements. Some ships willreceive Navy Theater Wide ballistic missile defense systems, while other will receive lesscomprehensive ballistic missile defense systems.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesCG 52 Bunker Hill 1986 PAC San Diego CruDesGru3CG 53 Mobile Bay 1987 PAC San Diego CruDesGru5CG 54 Antietam 1987 PAC San Diego CarGru3CG 55 Leyte Gulf 1987 ATL Norfolk CarGru8CG 56 San Jacinto 1988 ATL Norfolk CarGru2CG 57 Lake Champlain 1988 PAC San Diego CarGru7CG 58 Philippine Sea 1989 ATL Mayport CruDesGru12CG 59 Princeton 1989 PAC San Diego CarGru3CG 60 Normandy 1989 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru2CG 61 Monterey 1990 ATL Norfolk CarGru6CG 62 Chancellorsville 1989 PAC Yokosuka CarGru5CG 63 Cowpens 1991 PAC Yokosuka CarGru5CG 64 Gettysburg 1991 ATL Mayport CruDesGru12CG 65 Chosin 1991 PAC Pearl Harbor CruDesGru1CG 66 Hue City 1991 ATL Mayport NavSurfGru-2CG 67 Shiloh 1992 PAC San Diego CruDesGru3CG 68 Anzio 1992 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru8CG 69 Vicksburg 1992 ATL Mayport NavSurfGru-2CG 70 Lake Erie 1993 PAC Pearl Harbor CruDesGru1CG 71 Cape St. George 1993 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru8CG 72 Vella Gulf 1993 ATL Norfolk CarGru8

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CG 73 Port Royal 1994 PAC Pearl Harbor CarGru7

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Ticonderoga class cruisers (Non-VLSGroup) (5 ships)

Displacement: 9,800-10,100 tons full loadDimensions: 567 x 55 x 32 feet/172.8 x 16.7 x 9.7 metersPropulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp, 30 knotsCrew: 387 (CG 48: 330)Radar: 4 SPY-1A phased array multifunction, SPS-49(V)6 2-D air search, SPQ-9AsearchSonar: SQS-53A LF active/passive bow mountedFire Control: Aegis AAW system; 4 Mk 99 SM-2 guidance systems with SPG-62 radarsEW: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer, Mk36 or Mk50 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixietorpedo countermeasureAviation: midships helicopter deck with RAST, 39 x 29 x 15 foot/11.8 x 8.8 x 4.6 meterhangar; 2 SH-60B helicopters (CG 47,48: No RAST, no assigned helos)Armament: 2 Mk26 twin-arm missile launchers (88 Standard SM-2), 8 Harpoon SSM, 25"/54cal DP, 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes (Mk46torpedoes), 2-4 12.7mm MG.

Concept/Program: The first five ships of this class have a less-capable weapons andsensors package, although they still are highly-capable area AAW, ASW and ASuWships. The primary limitations of these ships are Mk26 launchers rather than VLS(preventing the use of Tomahawks), and an early version of the SPY-1 system; two ofthese ships also lack complete helicopter facilities. The three Atlantic Fleet units areemployed primarily in home-waters operations and patrol duties, but the Pacific Fleetships continue to deploy.

Builders: Litton/Ingalls SB, Pascagoula, MS except CG 51 by Bath Iron Works, Maine.

Design: Spruance-class hull with extensive modifications to accommodate the Aegissystem. There are a number of differences between these ships, reflecting weightreduction efforts and equipment that was never fitted in the lead ships. CG 47 and CG 48have heavier masts than the others.

Modernization: There have been some modest upgrades, and all ships underwent majoroverhauls in 1996-99. Yorktown is employed as a test ship for "Smart Ship" automationand manning-reduction programs. These ships may be included in the Cruiser ConversionProgram (see above), or they may be decommissioned in the near future.

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Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesCG 47 Ticonderoga 1983 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6CG 48 Yorktown 1984 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6CG 49 Vincennes 1985 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15CG 50 Valley Forge 1986 PAC San Diego DesRon21CG 51 Thomas S. Gates 1987 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6

Disposal Note: All CGNs have been decommissioned and stripped for eventualscrapping, the last in 1998; all Leahy and Belknap class CGs were discarded by the end of1995.

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DestroyersDD(X) class multirole destroyers

Concept/Program: Effective 1 November 2001 the DD-21 "land attack destroyer"program became the DD(X) program, a "family" of advanced surface combatants. It isanticipated that DD(X) will be a ship similar to the DD-21 concept, and derived from theexisting DD-21 designs, but somewhat smaller. The number of ships to be built isuncertain. There will be CG(X) and "Littoral Combat Ship" variants of the design.

Builders: Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Pascagoula, MS and Bath Iron Works,Maine. NGSS is the lead yard for the current phase of ship design; future constructionwill be shared by the two yards.

Design: Previously published DD-21 specifications are no longer applicable to DD(X).The new program will carry forward the major DD-21 design elements such as electricdrive, SPY-3 (ex-MFR) radar, and the Advanced Gun System.

Arleigh Burke class large multiroledestroyers (Flight IIA) (8+26+? ships)

Displacement: 9,200 tons full loadDimensions: 510 x 67 x 30.5 feet/155 x 20.5 x 9.3 metersPropulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 100,000 shp, 30+ knotsCrew: 362 + 18 aviation detachmentRadar: 4 SPY-1D phased array multifunctionSonar: SQQ-89(V)15 suite with SQS-53C LF active/passive bow mounted withKingfisher mine detection systemFire Control: Aegis AAW system; 3 Mk 99 SM-2 guidance systems with SPG-62 radarsEW: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer or SLQ-32(V)2 intercept, Mk36 or Mk53 SRBOCdecoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure, SRS-1 Combat D/F ELINT systemAviation: aft helicopter deck with RAST and two hangars; 2 SH-60BArmament: 1 32 cell Mk41 VLS, 1 64 cell Mk41 VLS (96 Standard SM-2, Tomahawk,VLA), 1 5"/62cal DP (5"/54cal DP in DDG 79-80), 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS (DDG 79-84only), 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes (Mk46 torpedoes), 2 25mm Bushmaster low-angle (most ships), 4 12.7mm MG.

Concept/Program: Improved Burke class ships, incorporating a number of additionalsystems, modernizations, and upgrades. These ships could be considered an entirelyseparate class, due to the extensive changes included in the Flight IIA upgrade. They willbe the mainstay of the surface fleet in the early decades of the next century.

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DDG 89-101 were ordered in 1998 under a Multi Year Procurement (MYP), covering1998-2001; this resulted in significant savings. DDG 102-112 were ordered under the2002 program, although DDG 102 will be built to the 1998 design. The exact number ofships to be built is uncertain, and additional ships may be added beyond the currentconstruction plan.

Builders: Bath Iron Works, Maine (lead) and Northrop Grumman Ship Systems/Litton-Ingalls, Pascagoula, MS.

Design: The major change from Flight II to Flight IIA was the addition of dual helohangars and full aviation support facilities. This required lengthening the hull by 5' at thestern, significant internal changes to accommodate RAST, and raising the aft VLS by onedeck, with hangars placed on either side of it. Additional berthing has been added toaccommodate the helicopter crews. A much larger torpedo/missile/rocket magazine isprovided to store helicopter-launched weapons, and maintenance shops have been added.The aft SPY-1D panels are raised by one deck level, and the reload cranes have beeneliminated from the VLS, resulting in 6 additional VLS cells. New-design propellerblades are fitted, and the transom is modified to improve fuel efficiency. The entireelectrical system has been completely redesigned for greater survivability. Phalanx CIWShas been deleted from DDG 85+, in anticipation of the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile(ESSM) being available as a self-defense weapon. SQR-19 TACTAS and Harpoon SSMshave been deleted, but could be re-installed if necessary, given sufficient advance notice.These ships also have a number of enhanced automation, survivability, and crew-reduction measures.

DDG 81+ are fitted with the new 5"/62cal gun and revised magazine arrangements toallow storage of ERGM rounds. Retrofit of this gun to previous ships has been proposed,but may not be practical.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesDDG 79 Oscar Austin 2000 ATL NorfolkDDG 80 Roosevelt 2000 ATL MayportDDG 81 Winston S. Churchill 2001 ATL NorfolkDDG 82 Lassen 2001 PAC San Diego DesRon23DDG 83 Howard 2001 PAC San Diego DesRon7DDG 84 Bulkeley 2002 ATL NorfolkDDG 85 McCampbell 2002 PAC San DiegoDDG 86 Shoup 2002 PAC EverettDDG 87 Mason 2002 (ATL) (Norfolk) -- Fitting OutDDG 88 Preble 2003 (PAC) (San Diego) -- Fitting OutDDG 89 Mustin 2003 (PAC) (San Diego) -- Fitting OutDDG 90 Chafee 2003 (PAC) (Pearl Harbor) -- Fitting OutDDG 91 Pinckney 2003 (PAC) (San Diego) -- Fitting Out

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DDG 92 Momsen 2004 (PAC) (Everett) -- BuildingDDG 93 Chung-Hoon 2004 -- -- -- BuildingDDG 94 Nitze 2005 -- -- -- BuildingDDG 95 James E. Williams 2005 -- -- -- BuildingDDG 96 Bainbridge 2005 -- -- -- BuildingDDG 97 Halsey 2005 -- -- -- BuildingDDG 98 Forrest Sherman 2006 -- -- -- BuildingDDG 99 Farragut 2006 -- -- -- BuildingDDG 100 (none) 2006 -- -- -- OrderedDDG 101 (none) 2006 -- -- -- OrderedDDG 102 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 103 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 104 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 105 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 106 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 107 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 108 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 109 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 110 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 111 (none) -- -- -- -- OrderedDDG 112 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered

Arleigh Burke class large multiroledestroyers (Flights I/II) (28 ships)

Displacement: 8,850-9,000 tons full loadDimensions: 505 x 67 x 30.5 feet/153.6 x 20.5 x 9.3 metersPropulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 100,000 shp, 30+ knotsCrew: 337Radar: 4 SPY-1D phased array multifunctionSonar: SQQ-89(V)4 suite with SQS-53C LF active/passive bow mounted, SQR-19TACTAS towed arrayFire Control: Aegis AAW system; 3 Mk 99 SM-2 guidance systems with SPG-62 radarsEW: SLQ-32(V)2 intercept (DDG 68-78: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer), Mk36 or

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Mk53 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure, DDG 72-78: SRS-1Combat D/F ELINT systemAviation: aft helicopter deck; 1 SH-60B can be embarkedArmament: 1 29 cell Mk41 VLS, 1 61 cell Mk41 VLS (90 Standard SM-2, Tomahawk,VLA), 1 5"/54cal DP, 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes (Mk46torpedoes), 2 25mm Bushmaster low-angle (most ships), 4 12.7mm MG.

Concept/Program: These ships, the first all-new US Navy surface combatant design inmany years, are fully multirole ships. Their primary emphasis is AAW, but they are verycapable in all other warfare areas. They were designed with "lessons learned" fromprevious classes, and are among the finest surface combatants in the world. The FlightIIA variant of this class is listed separately (above). It is reported that most of the SQR-19towed arrays have been placed in storage ashore. Cole (DDG 67) was attacked by suicidebombers 12 October 2000 and was repaired at Ingalls.

Builders: Bath Iron Works, Maine (lead) and Litton/Ingalls, Pascagoula, MS.

Design: The design emphasizes seakeeping, stealth, and survivability. Their constructionis all-steel (except the aluminum mast), and they have some passive protection systems;they are provided with a collective protection system to protect against CBR attack. Theirseakeeping is excellent, and they can maintain high speed in heavy weather. There hasbeen a significant effort to reduce radar cross section. Although there is no helo hangar,they can land, refuel, and re-arm helos, and are fully outfitted with the LAMPS III systemdatalinks and processors, so they can operate with another ship's LAMPS helo. The SPY-1D system in these ships is considerably more modern than the SPY-1A/B in theTiconderoga class, but there are only 3 missile directors, rather than 4. The differencesbetween Flight I (DDG 52-71) and Flight II (DDG 72-78) are minimal. Contrary to somereports, SLQ-32(V)3 is fitted starting in DDG 68, not DDG 72; SLQ-32(V)5 "Sidekick"has not been retrofit in these ships. DDG 51 lacks some features included in the laterships, notably helo fueling and arming facilities.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesDDG 51 Arleigh Burke 1991 ATL Norfolk DesRon2DDG 52 Barry 1992 ATL Norfolk DesRon26DDG 53 John Paul Jones 1993 PAC San Diego DesRon7DDG 54 Curtis Wilbur 1994 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15DDG 55 Stout 1994 ATL Norfolk DesRon18DDG 56 John S. McCain 1994 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15DDG 57 Mitscher 1994 ATL Norfolk DesRon2DDG 58 Laboon 1995 ATL Norfolk DesRon26DDG 59 Russell 1995 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31DDG 60 Paul Hamilton 1995 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31DDG 61 Ramage 1995 ATL Norfolk DesRon28DDG 62 Fitzgerald 1995 PAC San Diego DesRon23

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DDG 63 Stethem 1995 PAC San Diego DesRon21DDG 64 Carney 1996 ATL Mayport DesRon24DDG 65 Benfold 1996 PAC San Diego DesRon7DDG 66 Gonzalez 1996 ATL Norfolk DesRon18DDG 67 Cole 1996 ATL Norfolk DesRon22DDG 68 The Sullivans 1996 ATL Mayport DesRon24DDG 69 Milius 1996 PAC San Diego DesRon7DDG 70 Hopper 1997 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31DDG 71 Ross 1997 ATL Norfolk DesRon28DDG 72 Mahan 1998 ATL Norfolk DesRon26DDG 73 Decatur 1998 PAC San Diego DesRon23DDG 74 McFaul 1998 ATL Norfolk DesRon18DDG 75 Donald Cook 1998 ATL Norfolk DesRon22DDG 76 Higgins 1999 PAC San Diego DesRon21DDG 77 O'Kane 1999 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31DDG 78 Porter 1999 ATL Norfolk DesRon2

Spruance class ASW/strike destroyers(14 ships)

Displacement: 9,000-9,400 tons full load (DD 997: approx. 9900)Dimensions: 563 x 55 x 29 feet/171.6 x 16.7 x 8.8 metersPropulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp, 30+ knotsCrew: approx. 350 + 40 helo detachmentRadar: SPS-40 2-D air search (DD 997: SPS-49(V)2), SPQ-9A search, Mk23 targetacquisitionSonar: SQQ-89(V) suite with SQS-53B/C LF active/passive bow mounted, SQR-19TACTAS towed arrayFire Control: Mk91 NSSM guidance system with Mk95 radarsEW: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer (some ships: SLQ-32(V)2 intercept), Mk36 SRBOCdecoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure, some ships: SSQ-108 OutboardELINT sytemAviation: midships helicopter deck with RAST and 49-54 x 21-23.5 x 16+ foot/14.9-16.5x 6.4-7.2 x 4.8+ meter hangar; 1 or 2 SH-60BArmament: 1 61 cell Mk41 VLS (61 VLA & Tomahawk), 8 Harpoon SSM, 1 8-cell

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Mk29 NATO Sea Sparrow, 2 5"/54cal DP, 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inchtorpedo tubes (Mk46 torpedoes), 4 12.7mm MG, 1 21-cell RAM launcher in some ships

Concept/Program: Built as large ASW destroyers for service with carrier groups, theseships have evolved into multi-mission combatants. There have been a number ofmodernizations and upgrades, resulting in significant variations in configuration andcapabilities. The seven ships of this type which were not fitted with VLS have beendecommissioned; decommissioning of VLS-equipped ships started in 2001. USN hadplanned to keep some of these ships in service at least through 2014, but recent changesto the fleet plan will retire all these ships by 2007.

Builders: Litton/Ingalls SB, Pascagoula, MS.

Design: An all-new design, breaking from all previous USN design practices. First USNwarships with gas turbine propulsion. The design provided considerable growth margins,and progressive upgrades were intended from the outset. The basic hull has been adaptedfor several other classes.

Modernization: All have undergone gradual modernizations, including RAST for SH-60B operations, SLQ-32(V)3, enlarged hangars, and VLS, replacing the original ASROClauncher. All are being fitted with a single 21-cell RAM launcher to improve self defense.Codes in the "Notes" column of the table below indicate major configuration / equipmentdifferences:"O" indicates SSQ-108 Outboard ELINT system (none in other ships)"2" indicates hangar for 2 SH-60B (1 SH-60B in other ships)"A" indicates SLQ-32(V)3 active jammer (SLQ-32(V)2 passive intercept in other ships)"R" indicates 21-cell RAM launcher (none in other ships)

All ships underwent major overhauls 1995-2000. DD 968 has a large compositeenclosure around her mainmast; this is a trial installation for composite mast systems,which are planned for future classes.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesDD 963 Spruance 1975 ATL Mayport DesRon24 O,ADD 964 Paul F. Foster 1976 PAC Everett DesRon9 O,A; Decom 29 Mar 2003DD 967 Elliot 1977 PAC San Diego DesRon21 ODD 968 Arthur W.

Radford1977 ATL Norfolk DesRon26 O; Decom 20 Mar 2003

DD 972 Oldendorf 1978 PAC San Diego DesRon23 O,2,A,R; Decom 1 May2003

DD 975 O'Brien 1977 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15DD 977 Briscoe 1978 ATL Norfolk DesRon22 2,A,RDD 978 Stump 1978 ATL Norfolk DesRon2 2,A,RDD 985 Cushing 1979 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15 O,2,A

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DD 987 O'Bannon 1979 ATL Mayport DesRon14 2,A,RDD 988 Thorn 1980 ATL Norfolk DesRon18 O,2,A,RDD 989 Deyo 1980 ATL Norfolk DesRon2 O,ADD 992 Fletcher 1980 PAC Pearl

HarborDesRon31 O,A; Decom 2003

DD 997 Hayler 1983 ATL Norfolk DesRon28 2,A

Disposal Note: The Kidd class destroyers have been stricken and are awaiting disposal;they may be sold abroad. All Adams and Farragut class DDGs and Sherman class DDshave been stricken, and most have been disposed of.

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FrigatesLittoral Combat Ship class lightfrigates (up to 60 ships)

Concept/Program: The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast-track program to develop anew, small, high-speed combatant for coastal operations. The concept is being developedfrom the HSV-X1 high-speed catamaran, and is an outgrowth of the earlier, smaller"Streetfighter" concept. It is planned that the vessel could rapidly switch equipment for avariety of missions, such as coastal ASW, minesweeping, patrol/interdiction, or perhapslogistics. In this way the ship could perform a variety of missions, without carrying allthe equipment for all the missions simultaneously.

Up to 60 ships are planned, and the Navy hopes to begin construction within 2 years. Sixdesign teams submitted concepts under the initial design study, known as the Focused-Mission High Speed Ship; of these, 3 will be selected for further development under LCSPhase I contracts. The initial 6 designs included 1 trimaran (illustrated here), 2catamarans, 1 monohull, and 2 SES/hovercraft-type vessels. It seems likely the selecteddesign will be a displacement hull (mono-, cat-, or tri-hull), in the range of 2,500 to 3,000tons displacement. The ship is, in effect, a small frigate-type vessel.

Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates (LongHull Group) (30 ships)

Displacement: 4,000-4,100 tons full loadDimensions: 455 x 45 x 22 feet/138.6 x 13.7 x 6.7 metersPropulsion: 2 LM2500 gas turbines, 1 shaft, 40,000 shp, 29 knotsCrew: 214Radar: SPS-49(V)4 or (V)5 2-D air searchSonar: SQQ-89(V)2 or (V)9 suite with SQS-56 MF active/passive keel mounted, SQR-19 TACTAS towed arrayFire Control: Mk 13 weapons direction system with Mk 92 and SPG-60/STIR SM-1guidance systems; CORT/SYS-2(V)2 combat system in FFG 36, 47, 48, 50-55, 57, 59,61.EW: SLQ-32(V)2 intercept or SLQ-32(V)5 Sidekick intercept/jammer, SLQ-25/25ANixie torpedo countermeasureAviation: aft helicopter deck with RAST, 2 hangars (41-46 x 13-16 x 13-15 foot/12.5-14

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x 3.9-4.8 x 3.9-4.6 meters); 2 SH-60BArmament: 1 Mk 13 missile launcher (40 Standard SM-1MR + Harpoon SSM), 1 76mmOTO DP, 1 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes (Mk46 torpedoes), 225mm Bushmaster low-angle, 2-4 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Built as low-cost convoy escorts, these vessels are filling battlegroupand patrol roles in the post-Cold War era. They have basic capabilities in most warfareareas, but have no strike or fire support capability. Ships of this group have lengthenedhulls to accommodate RAST and SH-60B helicopters; some units also have moreadvanced combat systems. The "short hull" ships are listed separately (below); they arebeing discarded. The "long hull" ships will remain in service for the forseeable future,and there are some proposals for an extensive modernization of about 20 units. Severalunits have been assigned to the Naval Reserve Force; several others are employedprimarily in home-waters patrol duties.

Builders: Bath Iron Works, Maine (lead); Todd SY, San Pedro, CA; Todd SY, Seattle,WA.

Design: Designed as a low-cost, mass-produced ship. The ships have a helicopter deckand hangar at the stern, a boxy superstructure, and the Mk13 system forward. They arefitted with modern, but not top-of-the-line, systems, and thus are best suited for low-medium threat areas. They have been lengthened at the stern to accommodate the RASTsystem, allowing SH-60B operations. FFG 8 has only one operational hangar; the secondhas been converted for other uses.

Modernization: Moderate upgrades are being undertaken as funds allow, but no majormodernization is scheduled. Several units have the SYS-2 combat system, greatlyenhancing their AAW capabilities. FFG 8, 28, 29, 32, 33 were originally "Short Hull"ships, but they have been retrofitted with RAST, becoming "Long Hull" ships.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesFFG 8 McInerney 1979 ATL Mayport DesRon14FFG 28 Boone 1982 ATL Mayport DesRon14 NRFFFG 29 Stephen W. Groves 1982 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6 NRFFFG 32 John L. Hall 1982 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6FFG 33 Jarrett 1983 PAC San Diego DesRon21FFG 36 Underwood 1983 ATL Mayport DesRon24FFG 37 Crommelin 1983 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31FFG 38 Curts 1983 PAC San Diego DesRon1 NRFFFG 39 Doyle 1983 ATL Mayport DesRon14 NRFFFG 40 Halyburton 1984 ATL Norfolk DesRon28FFG 41 McClusky 1983 PAC San Diego DesRon7FFG 42 Klakring 1983 ATL Mayport NRF

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FFG 43 Thach 1984 PAC San Diego DesRon23FFG 45 De Wert 1983 ATL Mayport DesRon28FFG 46 Rentz 1984 PAC San Diego DesRon21FFG 47 Nicholas 1984 ATL Norfolk DesRon18FFG 48 Vandegrift 1984 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15FFG 49 Robert G. Bradley 1984 ATL Mayport DesRon14FFG 50 Taylor 1984 ATL Mayport DesRon24FFG 51 Gary 1984 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15FFG 52 Carr 1985 ATL Norfolk DesRon2FFG 53 Hawes 1985 ATL Norfolk DesRon22FFG 54 Ford 1985 PAC Everett DesRon9FFG 55 Elrod 1985 ATL Norfolk DesRon28FFG 56 Simpson 1985 ATL MayportFFG 57 Reuben James 1986 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31FFG 58 Samuel B. Roberts 1986 ATL Norfolk DesRon26FFG 59 Kauffman 1987 ATL Norfolk DesRon26FFG 60 Rodney M. Davis 1987 PAC Everett DesRon9 NRFFFG 61 Ingraham 1989 PAC Everett DesRon9

Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates(Short Hull Group) (2 ships)

Displacement: 3,900-4,000 tons full loadDimensions: 445 x 45 x 22 feet/135.6 x 13.7 x 6.7 metersPropulsion: 2 LM2500 gas turbines, 1 shaft, 40,000 shp, 29 knotsCrew: 166Radar: SPS-49(V)4 or (V)5 2-D air searchSonar: SQS-56 MF active/passive keel mountedFire Control: Mk 13 weapons direction system with Mk 92 and SPG-60/STIR SM-1guidance systemsEW: SLQ-32(V)2 intercept, SLQ-25/25A Nixie torpedo countermeasureAviation: aft helicopter deck, 1 or 2 hangars (41-46 x 13-16 x 13-15 foot/12.5-14 x 3.9-4.8 x 3.9-4.6 meters)Armament: 1 Mk 13 missile launcher (40 Standard SM-1MR + Harpoon SSM), 1 76mmOTO DP, 1 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes (Mk46 torpedoes), 2-4 12.7mm MG

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Concept/Program: These are the survivors of the early Perry class ships, which werenot equipped with RAST and could not operate the SH-60B helicopters. Many of the"short hull" ships have been discarded, and the remaining few will be discarded by 2003.Many have been transferred to foreign navies. All of the survivors are operated by theNaval Reserve Force, employed in home-waters patrol duties.

Builders: Bath Iron Works, Maine (lead); Todd SY, San Pedro, CA; Todd SY, Seattle,WA.

Design: Designed as a low-cost, mass-produced ship. The ships have a helicopter deckand hangar at the stern, a boxy superstructure, and the Mk13 system forward. They arefitted with modern, but not top-of-the-line, systems, and thus are best suited for low-medium threat areas. Some of these ships have one of the two helo hangars converted toother uses.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesFFG 12 George Philip 1980 PAC San Diego DesRon1 NRF; Decom 2003FFG 15 Estocin 1981 ATL Norfolk DesRon6 NRF; Decom 2003

Disposal Note: All Knox, Brooke, Garcia and Glover class frigates have been discarded;many have been transferred to foreign navies, and the others will be scrapped.

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