tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14162253.post113486223963691428..comments2024-03-27T08:39:28.807-06:00Comments on Wash Park Prophet: Dear Santa, Love, The Navy.Andrew Oh-Willekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537151821869153861noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14162253.post-1137521119341129942006-01-17T11:05:00.000-07:002006-01-17T11:05:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Sonny L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17069793560525336293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14162253.post-1134924575328537232005-12-18T09:49:00.000-07:002005-12-18T09:49:00.000-07:00The DD(X) is much more expensive. Previous model ...The DD(X) is much more expensive. Previous model destroyers have run about $1 billion each, and even with inflation and some minor upgrades, the likely cost would be more like $1.5 billion each.<BR/><BR/>Some of the factors that make it more expensive are:<BR/><BR/>(1) An entirely new system for running the engines and ship systems. Old ships are like a car with separate propulsion engines and power systems for other components, only loosely linked. The DD(X) is more like a Prius which centrally manages energy production and can divert, for example, propulsion energy to running the weapons systems.<BR/><BR/>(2) The DD(X) has a hull designed for stealth.<BR/><BR/>(3) The DD(X) is highly automated.<BR/><BR/>(4) The DD(X) has a designed and built from scratch weapons system.<BR/><BR/>(5) The DD(X) at about 12,000 tons, is about 30-50% larger than existing destroyers.Andrew Oh-Willekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537151821869153861noreply@blogger.com