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USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)

247 Murphy1two1  9 hours ago
Auto Credit Based on Murphy1two1's USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)

This is the final product of my improvisation, the build is limited to 700 parts.
Some of the parts are subassembly.

Presenting a low part replica of the U.S. Navy's formidable Arleigh Burke Class guided-missile Destroyer (DDG-51). Known as the most powerful and prevalent surface combatant in the world, these ships are true multi-mission warships, designed to operate in various battle conditions. I have worked hard to capture the iconic design and powerful presence of this naval legend.
Arleigh Burke-Class (Aegis) Destroyer, US Navy, Northrop Grumman.

The ship incorporates several key design features and functional elements:
Aegis Combat System: While the full system is complex, the angled deckhouse surfaces and radar arrays are modeled to represent the ship's advanced radar system, which provides unparalleled air defense capabilities.
Vertical Launching System (VLS): The ship features a simulated 96-cell VLS array, capable of carrying various missiles in real life, from Tomahawk cruise missiles to Standard surface-to-air missiles.
Detailed Armament: Includes a detailed Mk 45 mod 2 5-inch gun mount, Phalanx CIWS (Close-In Weapon System) for point defense, and torpedo tubes for anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
Realistic Hull Design: The model features the distinctive wide, flaring bow that improves seakeeping ability in high sea states, a hallmark of the class's design.
Performance: Capable of exceeding 30 knots in real life, this SimplePlanes version is designed to handle well in the game's water physics.

Update log: Dec.03, 2025

-Improved Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB)
-Added the steering effect called 'Outward Heeling' —The mast pointing outward when the ship is turning
- Yellow tinted bridge, reference to the game 'Modern Warship'

The base model used is from @LunarEclipseSP's build [US Federation] Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer USS Philip Tarpley.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 57.4ft (17.5m)
  • Length 403.2ft (122.9m)
  • Height 157.6ft (48.0m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 758,418lbs (344,013kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.103
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.001
  • Wing Loading 51,243.2lbs/ft2 (250,191.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 14.8ft2 (1.4m2)
  • Drag Points 70692

Parts

  • Number of Parts 700
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 3,518