techbeck Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The US Navy officially welcomed its largest and most technologically advanced destroyer to the fleet Saturday as the USS Zumwalt was commissioned in Baltimore. The Zumwalt is striking in appearance, with sharp angles and weaponry concealed behind flat surfaces, a design that makes it many times more difficult to spot on radar than conventional destroyers. "If Batman had a ship, it would be the USS Zumwalt," said Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr., commander of the US Pacific Command, where the ship will be assigned. The ship also has an advanced power plant and weapon systems that can move the Navy into the future, said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. More.... http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/15/politics/uss-zumwalt-stealth-destroyer-commissioning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jardragon901 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Purty ship, i wonder how quiet it runs to avoid sonic detection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ir0nw0lf Subscriber² Posted October 18, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted October 18, 2016 I mentioned this ship name to my dad the other day. He gave me this crazy stink eye look and said "named after Admiral Zumwalt?" I told him yes and he laughed. My dad was in the Navy when Zumwalt was the CNO and my dad didn't think highly of him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan R. Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 1 minute ago, ir0nw0lf said: I mentioned this ship name to my dad the other day. He gave me this crazy stink eye look and said "named after Admiral Zumwalt?" I told him yes and he laughed. My dad was in the Navy when Zumwalt was the CNO and my dad didn't think highly of him at all. I looked up the name, that guy was seriously named Elmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogurth Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I always hoped future will look cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I hope it gets out of the harbor without breaking down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted October 18, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted October 18, 2016 This thread wouldn't be complete without naming the Commanding Officer of the USS Zumwalt. Captain James Kirk (unfortunately his middle initial is "A" ... not "T") Circaflex, Draconian Guppy, ctebah and 2 others 5 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, jardragon901 said: Purty ship, i wonder how quiet it runs to avoid sonic detection. AIUI; the tumblehome hull drastically reduces noise from cutting the water, and its underwater signature is similar to a sub. The radar stealth is such they have to hang large radar reflectors coming into port, especially if visibility is poor. It's a 610 foot ship that has the signature of a 40 foot fishing boat. KingCracker 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupe Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 6 hours ago, jjkusaf said: This thread wouldn't be complete without naming the Commanding Officer of the USS Zumwalt. Captain James Kirk (unfortunately his middle initial is "A" ... not "T") I bet I know what he wanted to do when asked by his career advisor at school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 25 minutes ago, jupe said: I bet I know what he wanted to do when asked by his career advisor at school After the Navy maybe he'll go to work at SpaceX. Already testing the propulsion & tanks. Jim K and FunkyMike 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupe Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 6 hours ago, DocM said: After the Navy maybe he'll go to work at SpaceX. Already testing the propulsion & tanks. I don't think astronauts have a captain rank, I think it's commander but I could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 It's been Commander, Pilot, Payload Commander, Mission Specialist etc. on NASA missions, though they keep their service rank. On commercial missions the company can use whatever ship or crew designations they prefer. It's their bird and show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I'm sorry, but the first captain of an actual human interplanetary spaceship just HAS to be Captain James Kirk. It's the law! DocM and FunkyMike 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) And it certainly looks the part. Roddenberry would love it. Spaceship is huge - about 2,900 tonnes fully loaded. Shuttle orbiter was about 109 tonnes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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