Wednesday, September 16, 2015

USS Zumwalt to Finally Start Trials in December


The US Navy's (USN's) lead Zumwalt-class destroyer is expected to commence dock trials in the final quarter of 2015 ahead of its first at-sea period, officials confirmed to IHS Jane's on 14 September.

Zumwalt (DDG 1000) is completing construction and undergoing testing at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. At 97% build complete, navy officials are estimating that the ship's construction will be finished in September.

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 Mabus et al want the third Zumwalt built.

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