Destroyer Zumwalt – the ship will become a platform for hypersonic weapons – UNIAN
The Zumwalt is considered one of the most advanced surface warships in the world.
The destroyer Zumwalt was called a costly mistake due to the enormous cost of its production and the missiles it was required to fire. However, the US Navy decided to use such ships as a platform for hypersonic weapons, which could be a real breakthrough, reports the Associated Press.
One of the three Zumwalts is at a shipyard in Mississippi. Workers installed rocket tubes on it, replacing the twin turrets from the gun system, which was never used due to its high cost. In the future, the ship will be able to fire hypersonic missiles, which will significantly increase its effectiveness.
“It was a costly mistake. But the Navy could have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and extracted…
