U.S Navy's Top Brass Unveils Additional BBG(X) Battleship Information
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Key Points:
- The BBG(X) Trump-Class Battleships are designed to serve as command and control centers with significant offensive strike capabilities, addressing the capability gap left by retiring Ticonderoga-Class Cruisers, marking a shift from the Iowa Class battleships' primarily strike-focused role.
- Armament details include 128 MK-41 VLS cells distributed across three blocks, 12 Conventional Prompt Strike missiles, 2 high-power lasers (300kw or 600kw), and a 32 Megajoule Railgun, with final design decisions expected by 2028.
- The vessel is projected to be approximately 860 feet long, 110 feet wide, displacing over 35,000 tons, and capable of speeds up to 30 knots,
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