The LCS line is known for its speed and agility, able to operate both near-shore and in open-ocean environments. The ships defeat threats such as mines, silent submarines, and fast-moving surface vessels.
The USS Sioux City will be outfitted with reconfigurable payloads, called mission packages, which can be changed out quickly as combat needs demand. These mission packages are supported by special detachments that will deploy manned and unmanned vehicles and sensors in support of mine, undersea, and surface warfare missions.
At present, no date has been set for the Sioux City’s commissioning. But a 2017 date is anticipated, so stay tuned to PropTalk’s calendar.
Monday, February 20, 2017 - 11:37
Annapolis has been chosen as the commissioning site for the future USS Sioux City, a Freedom variant of the littoral combat ship (LCS) built by Marinette Marine in Marinette, WI. The Sioux City is 378 feet long with a waterline beam of 57 feet, and she displaces nearly 3000 tons of water. Her cruising speed will be roughly 40 knots.
The LCS line is known for its speed and agility, able to operate both near-shore and in open-ocean environments. The ships defeat threats such as mines, silent submarines, and fast-moving surface vessels.
The USS Sioux City will be outfitted with reconfigurable payloads, called mission packages, which can be changed out quickly as combat needs demand. These mission packages are supported by special detachments that will deploy manned and unmanned vehicles and sensors in support of mine, undersea, and surface warfare missions.
At present, no date has been set for the Sioux City’s commissioning. But a 2017 date is anticipated, so stay tuned to PropTalk’s calendar.
The LCS line is known for its speed and agility, able to operate both near-shore and in open-ocean environments. The ships defeat threats such as mines, silent submarines, and fast-moving surface vessels.
The USS Sioux City will be outfitted with reconfigurable payloads, called mission packages, which can be changed out quickly as combat needs demand. These mission packages are supported by special detachments that will deploy manned and unmanned vehicles and sensors in support of mine, undersea, and surface warfare missions.
At present, no date has been set for the Sioux City’s commissioning. But a 2017 date is anticipated, so stay tuned to PropTalk’s calendar.