Inside the Arleigh Burke Destroyer: The Navy’s Most Powerful Warship

Added: 2026-05-28

[00:00:00]This is the most produced destroyer class in the world since World War II, the Arleigh Burke class. Named after Admiral Arleigh Burke, a former Chief of Naval Operations, these warships are the backbone of the US Navy. So far, over 60 have been built. The ship is made mostly of steel with critical areas reinforced by double layers and Kevlar armor for extra protection. It's heavily armed with anti-air and anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns, all controlled by the advanced Aegis combat system. Powered by four massive gas turbines, each producing over 33,000 horsepower, it's built for speed and endurance. The latest version, Flight III, even carries two helicopters, making it one of the most powerful destroyers at sea today.