Arthur W Radford (DD 968) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS Arthur W. Radford (DD-968)! PROPULSION Rated at 20, 000 shaft horsepower each, RADFORD ' s four main engines are similar to those found in modern jet aircraft and allow the ship to reach speeds in excess of 30 knots. The main engines are computer controlled from the Pilot House or Central Control Station. With two engines per shaft, RADFORD has two shafts each driven by locked train, double reduction, double helical reduction gears which turn controllable, reversible-pitch propellers. COMBAT SYSTEMS USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD ' s upgraded, highly integrated combat systems are the most versatile and capable in the fleet. Able to simultaneously conduct Air, Surface, Subsurface and Strike Warfare, RADFORD is truly a multi-mission destroyer. Through the Command and Decision System, or CDS, RADFORD ' s well-trained and dedicated Combat Systems Team is able to detect, evaluate, and engage threats in all watfare areas. Anti-Submarine Warfare: With the world ' s most advanced underwater sonar system, RADFORD is able to detect and target even the most modern submarines. The SQQ-89 tactical sonar suite is composed of a hull-mounted sonar (SQS-53B) and Tactical Towed Array Sonar (TACT AS), and is fully integrated with the ship ' s Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS Mk III) Helicopter. Strike Warfare: Able to carry 61 Tomahawk Missiles in her vertical launcher on the foc ' sle, RADFORD can attack a wide variety of land targets. Her capability to deliver stand-off, highly accurate surgical strikes makes ARTHUR W. RADFORD truly a national asset. Anti-Air Warfare: RADFORD ' s upgraded NATO Seasparrow system, along with two live-inch guns and two Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) provide her with the ability to defend herself from planes and anti-ship missiles. 1H

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II ■4 ad ltd Operations in the Gulf of Arabia were various and always on the dangerous side; from the many underway replenish- ments to Anti-Mine Warfare. When our lookout noticed a mine-like object floating close aboard, the ship was taken to a safe distance and the Demolition Team was flown in. We all stood topside, watch- ing with admiration as the SEALS dove in, attached explo- sives and got out of the area before destroying the threat in a plume of smoke and sea water. Gulf Operations 17

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Ship ' s Characteristics Amphibious Warfare: With the Mk 86 Gunfire Control System in the Naval Gunfire Support mode, RADFORD is able to provide deadly accurate shore bombardment with her two five-inch gun mounts. Electronic Warfare: In addition to the Outboard II Signals Exploitation System, RAD- FORD has an SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare sensor which provides tactical detection and analysis of enemy electronic emissions. RADFORD also has four Super Rapid Blooming Offboard Chaff (SRBOC) Launchers and four SLQ-49 decoy launchers to confuse and decoy enemy homing missiles. Communications: Able to communicate world-wide on a moment ' s notice through a variety of hard-copy, voice, and computer-to-computer communications, ARTHUR W. RADFORD is able to transmit and receive tactical, operational, and administrative mes- sages twenty-four hours a day. DD-968 Characteristics Length 563 Feet Beam 55 Feet Speed 30+ Knots Draft (keel) 22.5 Feet Draft (navigation) 32.6 Feet Displacement 9600 Tons Accommodations 36 Officers 27 Chief Petty Officers 354 Enlisted PROPULSION 4- LM 2500 Gas Turbine Engines: 80,000 Shaft Horsepower 2- Controllable Reversible Pitch Propellers ELECTRICITY 3- Allison 501 Kl 7 Gas Turbine Generators (2 Million Watts Each) 19