American perspective Zumwalt destroyers type decided “reorientate”, designating them for a different type of tasks. Reported “Warspot” with reference to the portal upi.com.
Created initially as a cover for ships and hit targets deep in the enemy's defense, while remaining inaccessible to enemy guns, Zumwalt destroyers type, after cutting the construction program, They lost to their shells “miracle guns” AGS.
Currently, the decision, destroyers Zumwalt that type will strike the ground and surface targets long range cruise missiles. Find cheap shells for special caliber artillery systems 155 мм Advanced Gun System (AGS) continue. It is reported, that in the absence of an inexpensive alternative shells for AGS, These systems will be dismantled and replaced with conventional artillery.
Recall, that these destroyers, specifically for artillery AGS systems have been established “clever” shells Long Range Land Attack Projectile (LRLAP), in the end prove to be very expensive to produce.
According to the plans of the US Navy, first degree Zumwalt reach full combat readiness 2021 year.
