World's most expensive naval destroyer BREAKS DOWN in the Panama Canal

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Express

A FUTURISTIC stealth destroyer designed to appear as a small fishing boat on enemy radar has broken down and had to be towed back to port in an embarrassing setback for the US Navy.

By Tom Batchelor
PUBLISHED: 16:00, Wed, Nov 23, 2016 UPDATED: 16:54, Wed, Nov 23, 2016




The flagship USS Zumwalt project cost at least 4.4billion (2.9bn) and is the largest and costliest destroyer ever built.

But the vessel suffered an engineering problem in the Panama Canal en route from Maine on the east coast of the US to San Diego on the west coast.

The 600 foot (183 metre), 15,000 tonne USS Zumwalt is the latest addition to America's naval fleet.

It had been scheduled to arrive in San Diego by the end of the year to start the activation of its weapon system.

Read more: http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/735638/USS-Zumwalt-engine-problems-US-Navy-destroyer-breaks-down-Panama-Canal

[pangaia]

1. I hope the fucker sinks, with all hands safe.

[psychopomp]

22. What a stupid thing to say

You should be rooting for the continued success of the USN. The Zumwalt class has had more than its share of setbacks; let's hope they get it ironed out so that it can be the naval asset it was meant to be.

[pangaia]

23. HUH ! I should be rooting for the continued success of the USN. ?

What a stupid thing to say.

[xor]

25. Did you root for the sinking of that Russian carrier a few weeks back?

How about the sinking of that Chinese carrier that they are fixing up?

[pangaia]

26. Jesus, what universe have I wandered into?

[psychopomp]

28. The one where the USN has been covering your ass since you were born

Geez, is it that hard for you to understand?

[pangaia]

30. The size, cost and world wide threat of the US military is obscene.

Geeze, is it that hard for you to understand?

[jberryhill]

37. They have been repelling amphibious invasions of the US

[xor]

29. I'm not sure. What universe were you in before?

My question was to figure out where you're coming from. If you're coming from an "all war machines are bad and should be destroyed" mindset, then I get that fully support that overall sentiment (although I don't think we'll be there for a long time, unfortunately) But if your feelings are directed only toward the US and/or West, then I think that is a silly idea that needs to be challenged.

[pangaia]

31. all war machines are bad.

Do you want me to guess what your next question will be?

Answer.....I can't comment on every single world event...

[xor]

34. You seem upset or annoyed that I replied to your comment.

I will be sure to note that you're not on this discussion board for discussion, that way I do not bother you in the future. My apologies.

[oneshooter]

45. So the following ships should be destroyed?

USS Constitution

USS Constellation

USS Oregon

USS Texas

USS Missouri

USS New Jersey

USS Alabama

USS Wisconsin

All carriers, destroyers, cruisers?

[pangaia]

50. 09090

[Bucky]

32. Actually, yes, rooting for the US Navy is the right thing

So much of our world's peace depends on a strong stable US military. Plus whenever international disasters strike its usually the US navy the world turns to for coordinating & leading rescue & Kevin's efforts.

[pangaia]

40. Well, we have to disagree.

I am not AGAINST the US navy. I AM against the obscene size of the US military and the stunning waste of $$$ that could be better used for humanity.

Not to defend Russia ar all (although I have many Russian friends) but just have a look at the US military bases that basically surround Russia, as one example). Can you imagine of the Russians, or Chinese, had that many military bases in Canada, Bermuda, Cuba, St Maarten, Mexico, Guatemala Trinadad and Tobago...?

I do not believe so much of the world's peace depends on the US navy, or army or airforce. Other countries, in NATO for example, have figured out they don't have to waste their precious treasury because, hell, the US will do it.

[NWCorona]

47. I will always support the people in uniform but the Zumwalt class is

A drain on resources just like the F-35. I wouldn't be surprised if the fleet follows the fate of this



And this

[Wolf Frankula]

2. Captain James Kirk will be so embarrassed.

He'll wish he'd stayed in StarFleet.

Wolf

[cstanleytech]

6. "I'M GIVIN' HER ALL SHE'S GOT, CAPTAIN!"

[GP6971]

3. The Navy's Litoral class

ships aren't doing so good as well.

[jpak]

10. Yup

n/t

[awoke_in_2003]

20. Litorally

[GP6971]

21. Good one!! n/t

[NWCorona]

48. Yup! Follow the money

I'm just glad that the A-10 made it.

[bluedigger]

4. Right before Thanksgiving?

Even with the AAA discount, that tow company is going to make a killing!

[NickB79]

5. It's like there's a message in this somewhere

A huge, expensive example of America squandering it's wealth and fucking future generations blows a gasket and slams into the wall.

It could be a reference to the ship, or the presidential election.

[Baitball Blogger]

7. Cue Alan Rickman.

[monmouth4]

8. It's also quite ugly, sorry..n/t

[Judi Lynn]

12. Completely odd! Maybe it's upside down. n/t

[Bucky]

33. No the sleek look & lack of contours is part of how it avoids radar detection

No matter how how ugly it is, it's less ugly than being detected & blown up by an enemy in war

[Lithos]

9. Someone needs to read

Arthur C Clarke's short story _Superiority_

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superiority_(short_story)

[Judi Lynn]

13. It sounds well worth finding. Thanks. n/t

[Strelnikov_]

14. Wow, thanks, looks like a must read n/t

[RussBLib]

11. yea, Pentagon!

Sarcasm is about all I have left at the moment.

[Thor_MN]

15. How many more breakdowns to trigger the lemon law?

This is the second breakdown with loss of propulsion...

[nitpicker]

16. This occurred before Tuesday.

https://news.usni.org/2016/11/22/uss-zumwalt-sidelined-panama#more-22595

[Achilleaze]

17. The Zumwalt looks like the design was borrowed from the Merrimac of Civil War reknown

[Judi Lynn]

18. Yes! That's a crazy looking thing, isn't it? Thanks for finding the image.

More to lead us to think we're rolling back down the hill backwards, again.

Unbelievable design.

[Bucky]

35. Zumwalt's design is to deflect radar...

The Merrimack's design was to deflect cannibals.

[neverforget]

39. Deflect cannibals! Lol!

[Red Mountain]

42. Maybe not so much as deflect....

....as to let them slide off into the water.

[Bucky]

44. HaHa! Stupid voice recognition software!

I clearly said "cannonballs" but my phone knows my inner worries too well.

Some day I'll learn to proof read before posting.

[neverforget]

46. On the up side, it's a great band name!

[suffragette]

38. That is fascinating. The more things change ...

[NWCorona]

49. That is a great image!

[Turbineguy]

19. The rule of thumb

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is to always have your lube oil pressure higher than your cooling water pressure. They seem to be cooling with seawater as well, instead of a fresh water cooled lube oil system. Maybe the design team was so focused on the radar image and propulsion control (which is very complex indeed) and overlooked the more mundane aspects.

[OnDoutside]

24. I wonder did they think to install a tow bar ?

[marybourg]

27. Holy Cow! It looks just like the Civil War-era

ironclads; the Monitor and the Merrimac (scroll down to the third row)


https://www.google.com/search?q=uss+monitor&biw=1027&bih=551&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwimj4HQncLQAhUD9GMKHR18CxgQiR4IfA#imgrc=CwEp40w51BC7yM%3A

[Brother Buzz]

41. The superstructures may suggest Civil War era ironclads but that reverse bow screams....

early twentieth century Dreadnoughts

[HassleCat]

36. The important thing is

It looks cool.

[Red Mountain]

43. Until the shooting starts

[CentralMass]

51. It sort of reminds me of the iron clad Merrimac from the civil war.

[pfitz59]

52. Even if the ship works, it can't afford to fire its gun

http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a23738/uss-zumwalt-ammo-too-expensive/

[Sunlei]

53. blue screen of death from a app malware is the modern day Titanic iceberg of doom.