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USS Arleigh Burke is the lead ship of its class.
Photo: Swedish Armed Forces
“This is a routine visit. The ship goes to port to let the crew recover after a long time at sea, as well as to stock up on fuel, food and other necessities,” says Stefan Norlin at the Naval Base and responsible for planning the naval visit.
The ship will be moored in the Stockholm Frihamnen port for four days.
USS ARLEIGH BURKE facts:
The lead ship of the Arleigh Burke-class.
Lenght: 154 meters
Width: 20 meters
Depth: 10 meters
Crew: 325 pax
This ship class operates on long distances and is equipped with the adequate sensors and weapon systems. The ships have advanced capability to detect and strike hostile targets on and below the surface, as well as in the air and on the ground.