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How many officers and enlisted personnel are on board the USS Ralph Johnson?
How many officers and enlisted personnel are on board the USS Ralph Johnson?
When was the USS Ralph Johnson commissioned?
When was the USS Ralph Johnson commissioned?
What is the displacement of the USS Ralph Johnson at full load?
What is the displacement of the USS Ralph Johnson at full load?
What is the length of the USS Ralph Johnson?
What is the length of the USS Ralph Johnson?
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Who sponsored the christening of the USS Ralph Johnson?
Who sponsored the christening of the USS Ralph Johnson?
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USS Ralph Johnson
USS Ralph Johnson
An Arleigh Burke-class destroyer commissioned in 2018.
Celer Silens Mortalis
Celer Silens Mortalis
The motto of USS Ralph Johnson meaning 'Swift Silent Deadly'.
Commissioned Date
Commissioned Date
The USS Ralph Johnson was commissioned on March 24, 2018.
Hull Number DDG-114
Hull Number DDG-114
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Propulsion System
Propulsion System
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Study Notes
USS Ralph Johnson Overview
- The USS Ralph Johnson is a destroyer.
- It's part of the Arleigh Burke-class.
- Its hull number is DDG-114.
- The ship's motto is "Celer Silens Mortalis" (Swift Silent Deadly).
Design and Specifications
- Full load displacement: 9,217 tons.
- Length: 513 feet (156 meters).
- Beam: 66 feet (20 meters).
- Propulsion: 4 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (100,000 shp).
- Maximum speed: 30+ knots (56 km/h; 35 mph).
- Crew complement: 380 officers and enlisted.
- Helicopters carried: 2 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
- Aviation facilities: double hangar and helipad.
Construction and Acquisition
- Ordered: 26 September 2011.
- Laid down: 12 September 2014.
- Launched: 12 December 2015.
- Sponsored by: Georgeann Brady McRaven.
- Christened: 2 April 2016.
- Acquired: 15 November 2017.
- Commissioned: 24 March 2018.
- Builder: Ingalls Shipbuilding.
- Namesake: Ralph H. Johnson.
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Explore the specifications and history of the USS Ralph Johnson, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. This quiz covers everything from its design and propulsion to significant dates in its construction and commission. Test your knowledge about this remarkable naval vessel!
