The Most Elite and Incredible Warships Changing the World

Published on 10/25/2017
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Atago Destroyer DDG

This medium-sized Japanese guided missile destroyer has been serving the Japanese Navy since 2007. Even though production of this ship has ended, the ship’s cost hasn’t been forgotten. Each unit costs about $1.5 billion, or ¥140 billion. Crew members can fly out from the helicopter landing pad at the back of the vessel if need be. 300 crew members usually run all operations on board the Atago destroyer.

Atago Destroyer DDG

Atago Destroyer DDG

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Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer

Although it isn’t one of the newest destroyers in the US Navy, the Arleigh Burke Class is one of the most populous with 66 in use and another 76 in production. Production has been underway since 1988. This guided-missile destroyer is also capable of anti-air, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, making it one of the most versatile ships in the world.

Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer

Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer

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