Destroyers are fast and long-endurance naval ships which are used to escort bigger vessels in a convoy, fleet or carrier battle group and defend them in case of an attack or threat.
Before the Second World War started, destroyers were light vessels with little endurance, however, they increased in size after the war ended. They became larger, more powerful and became capable of independent operations. The concept of this type of ship was conceived by Fernando Villaamil in , for the naval forces of Spain to defend against torpedo boats. By , these torpedo boat destroyers were armed vessels built to destroy other torpedo boats. By the First World War, navies began to use the simple term destroyer instead of torpedo boat destroyers.
The lead ship of the U. It has stealth capabilities and a radar cross-section like a fishing vessel. It was commissioned in and its home port is Pascagoula, Mississippi. The destroyer has a 15,tonne displacement and is It can attain a speed of 30 knots and accommodate a crew of It also boasts an electro-optical suite with 5 Lockheed Martin sensors.
The ship is designed to perform various missions such as deterrence, power projection, sea control, command and control. The biggest destroyer is named after Elmo Russell Zumwalt Jr.
Recently, the destroyer underwent upgrades including the integration of a Conventional Prompt Strike weapon system and new missile tubes. Also called the Renhai-class cruiser, this multi-role surface combatant was developed by China. Per reports, this class of guided-missile destroyers is expanding, with the 9th ship in the series completing outfitting and getting ready for sea trials. The Type destroyer has a full load displacement of 12, to 13, tons.
