How much did the Zumwalt cost?
Sarah Oconnor
Updated on February 28, 2026
In April 2016, the U.S. Naval Institute stated the total cost of the three Zumwalt ships is about $22.5 billion with research and development costs, which is an average of $7.5 billion per ship.
How much does the Zumwalt cost?
Zumwalt-class destroyer
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Cost | $22.5 billion program cost (FY15) $4.24B per unit (excl R&D) as of 2016 |
| In commission | 15 October 2016 |
| Planned | 32 |
| Completed | 3 |
When was the Zumwalt Cancelled?
Zumwalt-class destroyer
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| In commission | 15 October 2016 |
| Planned | 32 |
| Completed | 3 |
| Cancelled | 29 |
What is the meaning of “Zumwalt-CLLE”?
The Zumwalt-class destroyer is a class of United States Navy guided missile destroyers designed as multi-mission stealth ships with a focus on land attack. It is a multi-role class that was designed for secondary roles of surface warfare and anti-aircraft warfare and originally designed with a primary role of naval gunfire support.
What kind of ship is the Zumwalt?
Zumwalt Background The U.S. Navy’s newest warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) is the largest and most technologically advanced surface combatant in the world. Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission destroyers designed to strengthen naval power from the sea.
When will the Zumwalt reach Initial Operating Capability?
The Navy planned for Zumwalt to reach initial operating capability (IOC) in 2016. The second ship, Michael Monsoor, was commissioned in 2019, and the third ship, Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG-1002), is to reach IOC in 2021.
What did Zumwalt do in the Vietnam War?
As an admiral and later the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, Zumwalt played a major role in United States military history, especially during the Vietnam War. A decorated war veteran, Zumwalt reformed United States Navy personnel policies in an effort to improve enlisted life and ease racial tensions.
