CG(X)
The CG(X) program, also known as the Next Generation Cruiser program, was a United States Navy research program to develop a replacement vessel for its 22 Ticonderoga-class cruisers. Original plans were for 18–19 ships, based on the 14,500 ton Zumwalt-class destroyer with additional ballistic missile defense and area air defense for a carrier group. These vessels were to enter service beginning in 2017. The program was ended in 2010 with its mission to be fulfilled by the successor to the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
CG(X) may have used the hull of the Zumwalt-class destroyer, seen here. | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | CG(X) |
| Operators | United States Navy |
| Preceded by | Ticonderoga class |
| Cost | $3.2 billion (forecast for lead ship) |
| In commission | Cancelled (planned 2017) |
| Planned | 19 |
| Building | none |
| Cancelled | 19 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 20,000–25,000 tons |
| Installed power | Nuclear |
| Propulsion | Integrated Electric |
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