USS Ralph Johnson Overview

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

How many officers and enlisted personnel are on board the USS Ralph Johnson?

  • 420
  • 450
  • 350
  • 380 (correct)

When was the USS Ralph Johnson commissioned?

  • March 24, 2018 (correct)
  • April 2, 2016
  • September 12, 2014
  • December 12, 2015

What is the displacement of the USS Ralph Johnson at full load?

  • 8,500 tons
  • 11,000 tons
  • 10,000 tons
  • 9,217 tons (correct)

What is the length of the USS Ralph Johnson?

<p>513 feet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who sponsored the christening of the USS Ralph Johnson?

<p>Georgeann Brady McRaven (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

USS Ralph Johnson

An Arleigh Burke-class destroyer commissioned in 2018.

Celer Silens Mortalis

The motto of USS Ralph Johnson meaning 'Swift Silent Deadly'.

Commissioned Date

The USS Ralph Johnson was commissioned on March 24, 2018.

Hull Number DDG-114

The assigned hull number for the USS Ralph Johnson.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Propulsion System

Utilizes 4 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines for propulsion.

Signup and view all the flashcards

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.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

More Like This

USS Iowa Battleship Quiz
13 questions
USS Ralph Johnson Quiz
5 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser