World Navies Today: US Navy Aircraft Carriers & Surface Combatants

Revised 10 March 2003
Version 2.32
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
World Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/

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 purely unofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout all navies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations. Where two dates are given (i.e. 1965/82), the first is the date of initial completion, and the second is the date of acquisition, conversion, or transfer. Designations given in (parentheses) are assigned but not displayed on the ship's hull.

Note: Propulsion and speed data for nuclear-powered ships are not released by the US Navy. 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)


Aircraft Carriers

CVNX 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 in production. The design will be gradually evolved from the existing Nimitz design, rather than starting with a completely "clean sheet". Details are not yet determined, but the ships will feature much lower manning, new electronic systems, electromagnetic catapults, and a 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 Notes
CVNX 1 (none) 2013 -- -- -- Planned
CVNX 2 (none) 2018 -- -- -- Planned
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Nimitz class multirole aircraft carriers (7+3 ships)

Displacement: 101,000-104,000 tons full load
Dimensions: 1092 x 250 x 37-39 feet/332.8 x 76.2 x 11.3-11.9 meters
Propulsion: 2 A4W reactors, steam turbines, 4 shafts, 280,000 shp, 30+ knots
Crew: approx 3000 (including flag) + approx 2900 air wing
Radar: 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 aid
Fire Control: 3 Mk91 NSSM guidance systems with Mk95 radars
EW: SLQ-32(V)4 jamming/deception suite, Mk36 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure
Aviation: full flight deck with angled deck, 684 x 108 x 26.5 foot/208.4 x 32.9 x 8 meter hangar, 4 deck-edge elevators, 4 C13 catapults; up to 80+ aircraft
Armament: 3 Mk29 8-cell NATO Sea Sparrow (CVN 68: 2 Mk29), 4 20mm Phalanx CIWS (CVN 68 & 69: 3 CIWS), CVN 68: 2 21-cell RAM

Concept/Program: USN's primary carrier class. The Nimitz class is considered the finest carrier design ever; the ships will be in production for over 30 years, and the last will be in service up to 80 years after the first was completed. CVN 77, the final ship of this class, will be a "transition" ship to the new CVNX design, and will differ considerably from the other ships of the class. Although some references consider CVN 71-76 as a separate class from CVN 68-70, progressive overhauls and modernization have eliminated many of the differences.

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

Design: Based on previous USN carrier classes, but with general improvements throughout. There have been progressive modifications throughout the history of the class; each ship is more modern than the previous vessel. There are many detail variations among the ships. CVN 76 will have a bulbous bow and a significantly modified island - the island will be one deck lower than in previous ships, and will carry all 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 and overhaul, and will be brought up to the standards of the latest ships. The Nimitz RCOH included complete electronics modernization, complete removal and reconstruction of the upper two levels of the island, and significant rearrangement of radars, similar to the CVN 76 configuration. Eisenhower is now undergoing a similar overhaul.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
CVN 68 Nimitz 1975 PAC San Diego
CVN 69 Dwight D. Eisenhower 1977 ATL Newport News RCOH
CVN 70 Carl Vinson 1982 PAC Bremerton CarGru3
CVN 71 Theodore Roosevelt 1986 ATL Norfolk CarGru8
CVN 72 Abraham Lincoln 1989 PAC Everett CruDesGru3
CVN 73 George Washington 1992 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru2
CVN 74 John C. Stennis 1995 PAC San Diego CarGru7
CVN 75 Harry S Truman 1998 ATL Norfolk CarGru2
CVN 76 Ronald Reagan 2003 -- -- -- Fitting Out; Comm. 10 May 2003
CVN 77 George H.W. Bush 2008 -- -- -- Building
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John F. Kennedy multirole aircraft carrier (1 ship)

Displacement: 83,100 tons
Dimensions: 1052 x 267 x 37 feet/320.6 x 81.4 x 11.3 meters
Propulsion: 8 boilers, steam turbines, 4 shafts, 280,000 shp, 30+ knots
Crew: 2,500 + 2300 air wing + 70 flag
Radar: SPS-48E 3-D air search, SPS-49(V)5 2-D air search, Mk23 target acquisition, 2 SPN-46 air traffic control, SPN-43C air traffic control, SPN-44 landing aid
Fire Control: 3 Mk91 NSSM guidance systems with Mk95 radars
EW: SLQ-32(V)4 jamming/deception suite, Mk36 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure
Aviation: full flight deck with angled deck, 688 x 106 x 25 foot/209.7 x 32.3 x 7.6 meter hangar, 4 deck-edge elevators, 4 C13 catapults; up to 80+ aircraft
Armament: 3 Mk29 8-cell NATO Sea Sparrow, 3 20mm Phalanx CIWS

Concept/Program: Last non-nuclear USN carrier to be constructed. After a COH overhaul 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 and has deployed in the same rotation as the other carriers. The "reserve/training" designation has been abandoned. Scheduled to serve through approximately 2018; likely to be based in Japan after 2008.

Builders: Newport News SB&DD, VA.

Design: Based on Kitty Hawk class, but with various improvements. Is distinguished by an 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 Notes
CV 67 John F. Kennedy 1968 ATL Mayport CarGru6
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Enterprise multirole aircraft carrier (1 ship)

Displacement: 93,300 tons full load
Dimensions: 1101 x 248 x 39 feet/335.6 x 75.6 x 11.8 meters
Propulsion: 8 A2W reactors, steam turbines, 4 shafts, 280,000 shp, 30+ knots
Crew: approx 3300 + approx 2400 air wing + 70 flag
Radar: SPS-48E 3-D air search, SPS-49(V)5 2-D air search, Mk23 target acquisition, 2 SPN-46 air traffic control, SPN-43A air traffic control, SPN-41 landing aid
Fire Control: 3 Mk91 NSSM guidance systems with Mk95 radars
EW: SLQ-32(V)4 jamming/deception suite, Mk36 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure
Aviation: full flight deck with angled deck, 860 x 107 x 25 foot/262 x 32.6 x 7.6 meter hangar, 4 deck-edge elevators, 4 C13 catapults; up to 80+ aircraft
Armament: 3 Mk29 8-cell NATO Sea Sparrow, 2 21-cell RAM launchers, 3 20mm Phalanx CIWS

Concept/Program: The first nuclear carrier, and the world's longest warship. Recently modernized 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 and an electronic warfare array; the radars and electronics have been removed, but the ususual island remains.

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

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
CVN 65 Enterprise 1961 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru12
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Kitty Hawk class multirole aircraft carriers (2 ships)

Displacement: 82,000-82,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 1045 x 265 x 38 feet/318.5 x 80.7 x 11.5 meters
Propulsion: 8 boilers, steam turbines, 4 shafts, 280,000 shp, 30+ knots
Crew: 2,900 + 2000 air wing + 70 flag
Radar: SPS-48E 3-D air search, SPS-49(V)5 2-D air search, Mk23 target acquisition, 2 SPN-46 air traffic control, SPN-43A or -43C air traffic control, SPN-41 landing aid
Fire Control: 3 Mk91 NSSM guidance systems with Mk95 radars
EW: SLQ-32(V)4 jamming/deception suite, Mk36 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure
Aviation: full flight deck with angled deck, 740 x 101 x 25 foot/255.5 x 30.7 x 7.6 meter hangar, 4 deck-edge elevators, 4 C13 catapults; up to 80+ aircraft
Armament: 2 Mk29 8-cell NATO Sea Sparrow (CV 64: 3 Mk29), 3 20mm Phalanx CIWS, CV 64: 2 21-cell RAM

Concept/Program: USN's second supercarrier class, based on the previous Forrestal class. A third sister, America (CV 66]) has been discarded. Both ships have been modernized 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 be CVN 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. The arrangement of elevators and the island position were changed; the ships were built with defensive missile batteries instead of guns.

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

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
CV 63 Kitty Hawk 1961 PAC Yokosuka CarGru5
CV 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 stricken and are stored at Newport, RI, pending disposal. Ranger and Independence are in reserve at Bremerton, WA. All Midway and Essex class ships have been stricken; Midway is at Bremerton, WA; Oriskany is at Beaumont, TX, both pending disposal; all others are museums or have been scrapped.


Cruisers

CG(X) class cruisers

Concept/Program: USN has formally identified the CG(X) program as a new-design replacement cruiser, a variant of the DD(X) "family" of ships. CG(X) formalizes the long-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 first Ticonderoga class cruiser will be due for replacement in about a decade.

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Ticonderoga class cruisers (VLS Group) (22 ships)

Displacement: 9,800-10,100 tons full load
Dimensions: 567 x 55 x 32 feet/172.8 x 16.7 x 9.7 meters
Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp, 30 knots
Crew: 387
Radar: 4 SPY-1B phased array multifunction (SPY-1A in CG 52-58), SPS-49(V)6 2-D air search, SPQ-9A search
Sonar: SQQ-89(V)3 suite with SQS-53 LF active/passive bow mounted, SQR-19 TACTAS towed array (SQS-53A in CG 54-55, SQS-53B in CG 56-60, SQS-53C in CG 61-73) (CG 52-53: SQS-53A only)
Fire Control: Aegis AAW system; 4 Mk 99 SM-2 guidance systems with SPG-62 radars; CEC in CG 66, 68, 69, 71.
EW: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer, Mk36 or Mk50 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure
Aviation: midships helicopter deck with RAST, 39 x 29 x 15 foot/11.8 x 8.8 x 4.6 meter hangar; 2 SH-60B helicopters
Armament: 2 61-cell Mk41 VLS (122 Standard SM-2, VLA and Tomahawk), 8 Harpoon 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 area AAW ships, fitted with the SPY-1 Aegis system and VLS missile launchers. They are also highly capable in ASW, strike and anti-surface warfare, and will soon be equipped for ballistic missile defense duties. These ships are unofficially separated from the first 5 units of the class, which have major weapons differences (see below). It is reported that most of the SQR-19 towed arrays have been placed in storage ashore.

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 Aegis system. Weight problems have been partially resolved, but these ships are at the upper limits 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 AEGIS system; all ships underwent major overhauls in 1997-2000. Some hull stiffening has been carried out to correct potential cracking problems. A major upgrade/life extension, the Cruiser Conversion Program (CCP), is in the planning stages. This project would extend the life of these ships to 40 years, allowing the oldest units to serve until 2020. CCP probably will include AEGIS upgrades (bringing all ships to a common baseline), removal of the VLS reload cranes (providing 6 additional VLS cells), replacement of CIWS by ESSM, addition of Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), new EW systems and decoys, and maintenance/manning-reduction improvements. Some ships will receive Navy Theater Wide ballistic missile defense systems, while other will receive less comprehensive ballistic missile defense systems.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
CG 52 Bunker Hill 1986 PAC San Diego CruDesGru3
CG 53 Mobile Bay 1987 PAC San Diego CruDesGru5
CG 54 Antietam 1987 PAC San Diego CarGru3
CG 55 Leyte Gulf 1987 ATL Norfolk CarGru8
CG 56 San Jacinto 1988 ATL Norfolk CarGru2
CG 57 Lake Champlain 1988 PAC San Diego CarGru7
CG 58 Philippine Sea 1989 ATL Mayport CruDesGru12
CG 59 Princeton 1989 PAC San Diego CarGru3
CG 60 Normandy 1989 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru2
CG 61 Monterey 1990 ATL Norfolk CarGru6
CG 62 Chancellorsville 1989 PAC Yokosuka CarGru5
CG 63 Cowpens 1991 PAC Yokosuka CarGru5
CG 64 Gettysburg 1991 ATL Mayport CruDesGru12
CG 65 Chosin 1991 PAC Pearl Harbor CruDesGru1
CG 66 Hue City 1991 ATL Mayport NavSurfGru-2
CG 67 Shiloh 1992 PAC San Diego CruDesGru3
CG 68 Anzio 1992 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru8
CG 69 Vicksburg 1992 ATL Mayport NavSurfGru-2
CG 70 Lake Erie 1993 PAC Pearl Harbor CruDesGru1
CG 71 Cape St. George 1993 ATL Norfolk CruDesGru8
CG 72 Vella Gulf 1993 ATL Norfolk CarGru8
CG 73 Port Royal 1994 PAC Pearl Harbor CarGru7
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Ticonderoga class cruisers (Non-VLS Group) (5 ships)

Displacement: 9,800-10,100 tons full load
Dimensions: 567 x 55 x 32 feet/172.8 x 16.7 x 9.7 meters
Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp, 30 knots
Crew: 387 (CG 48: 330)
Radar: 4 SPY-1A phased array multifunction, SPS-49(V)6 2-D air search, SPQ-9A search
Sonar: SQS-53A LF active/passive bow mounted
Fire Control: Aegis AAW system; 4 Mk 99 SM-2 guidance systems with SPG-62 radars
EW: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer, Mk36 or Mk50 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure
Aviation: midships helicopter deck with RAST, 39 x 29 x 15 foot/11.8 x 8.8 x 4.6 meter hangar; 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, 2 5"/54cal DP, 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes (Mk46 torpedoes), 2-4 12.7mm MG.

Concept/Program: The first five ships of this class have a less-capable weapons and sensors package, although they still are highly-capable area AAW, ASW and ASuW ships. 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 of these ships also lack complete helicopter facilities. The three Atlantic Fleet units are employed primarily in home-waters operations and patrol duties, but the Pacific Fleet ships 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 Aegis system. There are a number of differences between these ships, reflecting weight reduction efforts and equipment that was never fitted in the lead ships. CG 47 and CG 48 have heavier masts than the others.

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

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
CG 47 Ticonderoga 1983 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6
CG 48 Yorktown 1984 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6
CG 49 Vincennes 1985 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15
CG 50 Valley Forge 1986 PAC San Diego DesRon21
CG 51 Thomas S. Gates 1987 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6
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Disposal Note: All CGNs have been decommissioned and stripped for eventual scrapping, the last in 1998; all Leahy and Belknap class CGs were discarded by the end of 1995.


Destroyers

DD(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 is anticipated that DD(X) will be a ship similar to the DD-21 concept, and derived from the existing DD-21 designs, but somewhat smaller. The number of ships to be built is uncertain. 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 construction will 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 electric drive, SPY-3 (ex-MFR) radar, and the Advanced Gun System.

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

Displacement: 9,200 tons full load
Dimensions: 510 x 67 x 30.5 feet/155 x 20.5 x 9.3 meters
Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 100,000 shp, 30+ knots
Crew: 362 + 18 aviation detachment
Radar: 4 SPY-1D phased array multifunction
Sonar: SQQ-89(V)15 suite with SQS-53C LF active/passive bow mounted with Kingfisher mine detection system
Fire Control: Aegis AAW system; 3 Mk 99 SM-2 guidance systems with SPG-62 radars
EW: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer or SLQ-32(V)2 intercept, Mk36 or Mk53 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure, SRS-1 Combat D/F ELINT system
Aviation: aft helicopter deck with RAST and two hangars; 2 SH-60B
Armament: 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 79-84 only), 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 additional systems, modernizations, and upgrades. These ships could be considered an entirely separate class, due to the extensive changes included in the Flight IIA upgrade. They will be the mainstay of the surface fleet in the early decades of the next century.

DDG 89-101 were ordered in 1998 under a Multi Year Procurement (MYP), covering 1998-2001; this resulted in significant savings. DDG 102-112 were ordered under the 2002 program, although DDG 102 will be built to the 1998 design. The exact number of ships to be built is uncertain, and additional ships may be added beyond the current construction 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 helo hangars and full aviation support facilities. This required lengthening the hull by 5' at the stern, significant internal changes to accommodate RAST, and raising the aft VLS by one deck, with hangars placed on either side of it. Additional berthing has been added to accommodate the helicopter crews. A much larger torpedo/missile/rocket magazine is provided 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 been eliminated from the VLS, resulting in 6 additional VLS cells. New-design propeller blades are fitted, and the transom is modified to improve fuel efficiency. The entire electrical system has been completely redesigned for greater survivability. Phalanx CIWS has 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 SSMs have 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 to allow 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 Notes
DDG 79 Oscar Austin 2000 ATL Norfolk
DDG 80 Roosevelt 2000 ATL Mayport
DDG 81 Winston S. Churchill 2001 ATL Norfolk
DDG 82 Lassen 2001 PAC San Diego DesRon23
DDG 83 Howard 2001 PAC San Diego DesRon7
DDG 84 Bulkeley 2002 ATL Norfolk
DDG 85 McCampbell 2002 PAC San Diego
DDG 86 Shoup 2002 PAC Everett
DDG 87 Mason 2002 (ATL) (Norfolk) -- Fitting Out
DDG 88 Preble 2003 (PAC) (San Diego) -- Fitting Out
DDG 89 Mustin 2003 (PAC) (San Diego) -- Fitting Out
DDG 90 Chafee 2003 (PAC) (Pearl Harbor) -- Fitting Out
DDG 91 Pinckney 2003 (PAC) (San Diego) -- Fitting Out
DDG 92 Momsen 2004 (PAC) (Everett) -- Building
DDG 93 Chung-Hoon 2004 -- -- -- Building
DDG 94 Nitze 2005 -- -- -- Building
DDG 95 James E. Williams 2005 -- -- -- Building
DDG 96 Bainbridge 2005 -- -- -- Building
DDG 97 Halsey 2005 -- -- -- Building
DDG 98 Forrest Sherman 2006 -- -- -- Building
DDG 99 Farragut 2006 -- -- -- Building
DDG 100 (none) 2006 -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 101 (none) 2006 -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 102 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 103 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 104 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 105 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 106 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 107 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 108 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 109 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 110 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 111 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
DDG 112 (none) -- -- -- -- Ordered
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Arleigh Burke class large multirole destroyers (Flights I/II) (28 ships)

Displacement: 8,850-9,000 tons full load
Dimensions: 505 x 67 x 30.5 feet/153.6 x 20.5 x 9.3 meters
Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 100,000 shp, 30+ knots
Crew: 337
Radar: 4 SPY-1D phased array multifunction
Sonar: SQQ-89(V)4 suite with SQS-53C LF active/passive bow mounted, SQR-19 TACTAS towed array
Fire Control: Aegis AAW system; 3 Mk 99 SM-2 guidance systems with SPG-62 radars
EW: SLQ-32(V)2 intercept (DDG 68-78: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer), Mk36 or Mk53 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure, DDG 72-78: SRS-1 Combat D/F ELINT system
Aviation: aft helicopter deck; 1 SH-60B can be embarked
Armament: 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 (Mk46 torpedoes), 2 25mm Bushmaster low-angle (most ships), 4 12.7mm MG.

Concept/Program: These ships, the first all-new US Navy surface combatant design in many years, are fully multirole ships. Their primary emphasis is AAW, but they are very capable in all other warfare areas. They were designed with "lessons learned" from previous classes, and are among the finest surface combatants in the world. The Flight IIA variant of this class is listed separately (above). It is reported that most of the SQR-19 towed arrays have been placed in storage ashore. Cole (DDG 67) was attacked by suicide bombers 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 construction is 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. Their seakeeping is excellent, and they can maintain high speed in heavy weather. There has been 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 system datalinks 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 the Ticonderoga class, but there are only 3 missile directors, rather than 4. The differences between Flight I (DDG 52-71) and Flight II (DDG 72-78) are minimal. Contrary to some reports, 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 later ships, notably helo fueling and arming facilities.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
DDG 51 Arleigh Burke 1991 ATL Norfolk DesRon2
DDG 52 Barry 1992 ATL Norfolk DesRon26
DDG 53 John Paul Jones 1993 PAC San Diego DesRon7
DDG 54 Curtis Wilbur 1994 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15
DDG 55 Stout 1994 ATL Norfolk DesRon18
DDG 56 John S. McCain 1994 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15
DDG 57 Mitscher 1994 ATL Norfolk DesRon2
DDG 58 Laboon 1995 ATL Norfolk DesRon26
DDG 59 Russell 1995 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31
DDG 60 Paul Hamilton 1995 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31
DDG 61 Ramage 1995 ATL Norfolk DesRon28
DDG 62 Fitzgerald 1995 PAC San Diego DesRon23
DDG 63 Stethem 1995 PAC San Diego DesRon21
DDG 64 Carney 1996 ATL Mayport DesRon24
DDG 65 Benfold 1996 PAC San Diego DesRon7
DDG 66 Gonzalez 1996 ATL Norfolk DesRon18
DDG 67 Cole 1996 ATL Norfolk DesRon22
DDG 68 The Sullivans 1996 ATL Mayport DesRon24
DDG 69 Milius 1996 PAC San Diego DesRon7
DDG 70 Hopper 1997 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31
DDG 71 Ross 1997 ATL Norfolk DesRon28
DDG 72 Mahan 1998 ATL Norfolk DesRon26
DDG 73 Decatur 1998 PAC San Diego DesRon23
DDG 74 McFaul 1998 ATL Norfolk DesRon18
DDG 75 Donald Cook 1998 ATL Norfolk DesRon22
DDG 76 Higgins 1999 PAC San Diego DesRon21
DDG 77 O'Kane 1999 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31
DDG 78 Porter 1999 ATL Norfolk DesRon2
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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 meters
Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp, 30+ knots
Crew: approx. 350 + 40 helo detachment
Radar: SPS-40 2-D air search (DD 997: SPS-49(V)2), SPQ-9A search, Mk23 target acquisition
Sonar: SQQ-89(V) suite with SQS-53B/C LF active/passive bow mounted, SQR-19 TACTAS towed array
Fire Control: Mk91 NSSM guidance system with Mk95 radars
EW: SLQ-32(V)3 intercept/jammer (some ships: SLQ-32(V)2 intercept), Mk36 SRBOC decoy RL, SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure, some ships: SSQ-108 Outboard ELINT sytem
Aviation: midships helicopter deck with RAST and 49-54 x 21-23.5 x 16+ foot/14.9-16.5 x 6.4-7.2 x 4.8+ meter hangar; 1 or 2 SH-60B
Armament: 1 61 cell Mk41 VLS (61 VLA & Tomahawk), 8 Harpoon SSM, 1 8-cell Mk29 NATO Sea Sparrow, 2 5"/54cal DP, 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo 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, these ships have evolved into multi-mission combatants. There have been a number of modernizations and upgrades, resulting in significant variations in configuration and capabilities. The seven ships of this type which were not fitted with VLS have been decommissioned; decommissioning of VLS-equipped ships started in 2001. USN had planned to keep some of these ships in service at least through 2014, but recent changes to 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 USN warships with gas turbine propulsion. The design provided considerable growth margins, and progressive upgrades were intended from the outset. The basic hull has been adapted for 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 ASROC launcher. 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 / equipment differences:
"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 composite enclosure around her mainmast; this is a trial installation for composite mast systems, which are planned for future classes.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
DD 963 Spruance 1975 ATL Mayport DesRon24 O,A
DD 964 Paul F. Foster 1976 PAC Everett DesRon9 O,A; Decom 29 Mar 2003
DD 967 Elliot 1977 PAC San Diego DesRon21 O
DD 968 Arthur W. Radford 1977 ATL Norfolk DesRon26 O; Decom 20 Mar 2003
DD 972 Oldendorf 1978 PAC San Diego DesRon23 O,2,A,R; Decom 1 May 2003
DD 975 O'Brien 1977 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15
DD 977 Briscoe 1978 ATL Norfolk DesRon22 2,A,R
DD 978 Stump 1978 ATL Norfolk DesRon2 2,A,R
DD 985 Cushing 1979 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15 O,2,A
DD 987 O'Bannon 1979 ATL Mayport DesRon14 2,A,R
DD 988 Thorn 1980 ATL Norfolk DesRon18 O,2,A,R
DD 989 Deyo 1980 ATL Norfolk DesRon2 O,A
DD 992 Fletcher 1980 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31 O,A; Decom 2003
DD 997 Hayler 1983 ATL Norfolk DesRon28 2,A
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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 DDs have been stricken, and most have been disposed of.


Frigates

Littoral Combat Ship class light frigates (up to 60 ships)

Concept/Program: The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast-track program to develop a new, small, high-speed combatant for coastal operations. The concept is being developed from 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 a variety of missions, such as coastal ASW, minesweeping, patrol/interdiction, or perhaps logistics. In this way the ship could perform a variety of missions, without carrying all the equipment for all the missions simultaneously.

Up to 60 ships are planned, and the Navy hopes to begin construction within 2 years. Six design 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 LCS Phase I contracts. The initial 6 designs included 1 trimaran (illustrated here), 2 catamarans, 1 monohull, and 2 SES/hovercraft-type vessels. It seems likely the selected design will be a displacement hull (mono-, cat-, or tri-hull), in the range of 2,500 to 3,000 tons displacement. The ship is, in effect, a small frigate-type vessel.

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Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates (Long Hull Group) (30 ships)

Displacement: 4,000-4,100 tons full load
Dimensions: 455 x 45 x 22 feet/138.6 x 13.7 x 6.7 meters
Propulsion: 2 LM2500 gas turbines, 1 shaft, 40,000 shp, 29 knots
Crew: 214
Radar: SPS-49(V)4 or (V)5 2-D air search
Sonar: SQQ-89(V)2 or (V)9 suite with SQS-56 MF active/passive keel mounted, SQR-19 TACTAS towed array
Fire Control: Mk 13 weapons direction system with Mk 92 and SPG-60/STIR SM-1 guidance 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-25/25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure
Aviation: aft helicopter deck with RAST, 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); 2 SH-60B
Armament: 1 Mk 13 missile launcher (40 Standard SM-1MR + Harpoon SSM), 1 76mm OTO DP, 1 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes (Mk46 torpedoes), 2 25mm Bushmaster low-angle, 2-4 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Built as low-cost convoy escorts, these vessels are filling battlegroup and patrol roles in the post-Cold War era. They have basic capabilities in most warfare areas, but have no strike or fire support capability. Ships of this group have lengthened hulls to accommodate RAST and SH-60B helicopters; some units also have more advanced combat systems. The "short hull" ships are listed separately (below); they are being 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. Several units have been assigned to the Naval Reserve Force; several others are employed primarily 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 deck and hangar at the stern, a boxy superstructure, and the Mk13 system forward. They are fitted 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 RAST system, allowing SH-60B operations. FFG 8 has only one operational hangar; the second has been converted for other uses.

Modernization: Moderate upgrades are being undertaken as funds allow, but no major modernization is scheduled. Several units have the SYS-2 combat system, greatly enhancing 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 Notes
FFG 8 McInerney 1979 ATL Mayport DesRon14
FFG 28 Boone 1982 ATL Mayport DesRon14 NRF
FFG 29 Stephen W. Groves 1982 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6 NRF
FFG 32 John L. Hall 1982 ATL Pascagoula DesRon6
FFG 33 Jarrett 1983 PAC San Diego DesRon21
FFG 36 Underwood 1983 ATL Mayport DesRon24
FFG 37 Crommelin 1983 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31
FFG 38 Curts 1983 PAC San Diego DesRon1 NRF
FFG 39 Doyle 1983 ATL Mayport DesRon14 NRF
FFG 40 Halyburton 1984 ATL Norfolk DesRon28
FFG 41 McClusky 1983 PAC San Diego DesRon7
FFG 42 Klakring 1983 ATL Mayport NRF
FFG 43 Thach 1984 PAC San Diego DesRon23
FFG 45 De Wert 1983 ATL Mayport DesRon28
FFG 46 Rentz 1984 PAC San Diego DesRon21
FFG 47 Nicholas 1984 ATL Norfolk DesRon18
FFG 48 Vandegrift 1984 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15
FFG 49 Robert G. Bradley 1984 ATL Mayport DesRon14
FFG 50 Taylor 1984 ATL Mayport DesRon24
FFG 51 Gary 1984 PAC Yokosuka DesRon15
FFG 52 Carr 1985 ATL Norfolk DesRon2
FFG 53 Hawes 1985 ATL Norfolk DesRon22
FFG 54 Ford 1985 PAC Everett DesRon9
FFG 55 Elrod 1985 ATL Norfolk DesRon28
FFG 56 Simpson 1985 ATL Mayport
FFG 57 Reuben James 1986 PAC Pearl Harbor DesRon31
FFG 58 Samuel B. Roberts 1986 ATL Norfolk DesRon26
FFG 59 Kauffman 1987 ATL Norfolk DesRon26
FFG 60 Rodney M. Davis 1987 PAC Everett DesRon9 NRF
FFG 61 Ingraham 1989 PAC Everett DesRon9
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Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates (Short Hull Group) (2 ships)

Displacement: 3,900-4,000 tons full load
Dimensions: 445 x 45 x 22 feet/135.6 x 13.7 x 6.7 meters
Propulsion: 2 LM2500 gas turbines, 1 shaft, 40,000 shp, 29 knots
Crew: 166
Radar: SPS-49(V)4 or (V)5 2-D air search
Sonar: SQS-56 MF active/passive keel mounted
Fire Control: Mk 13 weapons direction system with Mk 92 and SPG-60/STIR SM-1 guidance systems
EW: SLQ-32(V)2 intercept, SLQ-25/25A Nixie torpedo countermeasure
Aviation: 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 76mm OTO DP, 1 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes (Mk46 torpedoes), 2-4 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: These are the survivors of the early Perry class ships, which were not 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 the Naval 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 deck and hangar at the stern, a boxy superstructure, and the Mk13 system forward. They are fitted 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 to other uses.

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