USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer coming into San Diego - February 14, 2025 #ussmichaelmonsoor #ddg1001 SRC: TW-@cjr1321 - ThreadSky

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warshipcam.bsky.social • 14 days ago

USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer coming into San Diego - February 14, 2025 #ussmichaelmonsoor #ddg1001

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edvartvon.bsky.social•13 days ago

What really screwwd these ships is dropping the S-Band radar. That thing is using a single X-band radar to search and track... Just not enough energy capacity and dwell time to do anything.

aminata2gs.bsky.social•14 days ago

$22.5 Billion for 3 destroyers that can't outperform a Flight IIA Arleigh Burke just hardly seems worth it.

davehaterofracism.bsky.social•13 days ago

but could it stop a sea drone?

aminata2gs.bsky.social•13 days ago

The Arleigh Burke should be better at that, considering the IIAs that the Zumwalt was designed to replace have the MK45 Mod 4 5-inch gun, a Phalanx, two MK38 25mm autocannons, and crew served .50 cals. The Zumwalts only have two MK46 30mm guns, so I think any more than, say, 8 drones from...

aminata2gs.bsky.social•13 days ago

multiple directions in a natural choke point could overwhelm a Zumwalt.

davehaterofracism.bsky.social•13 days ago

thank you for the info

aminata2gs.bsky.social•13 days ago

No problem, little antelope boy

redmcredred.bsky.social•14 days ago

Abe Lincoln watching her shapely figure go by

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