USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115)
 The Rafael Peralta on her test drives |
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Order | September 26, 2011 |
| Keel laying | 19th October 2014 |
| Launch | November 1, 2015 |
| 1. Period of service |
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| Commissioning | 29th July 2017 |
| Technical specifications | |
| displacement |
9200 tons |
| length |
155.3 meters |
| width |
20 metres |
| Draft |
9.4 meters |
| crew |
314 officers and men |
| drive |
2 propellers, driven by 4 gas turbines; 100,000 wave horsepower |
| speed |
30 knots |
| Armament |
96 VLS cells |
The USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115) is a United States Navy destroyer belonging to the Arleigh Burke class and the 65th unit of that class. The ship is named after Rafael Peralta .
history
Surname
The ship's name bearer is Rafael Peralta. Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross , the highest honor in the United States Navy, in June 2015 by SECNAV Ray Mabus . During Operation Phantom Fury , Peralta was wounded when he was with other Marines of 3rd Marine Division III. Marine Expeditionary Force searched homes. When the rebels threw a hand grenade, he put it under his body to protect the soldiers who followed. He died immediately as a result of the wound.
construction
After only three destroyers of the Zumwalt class were made, the USN decided to purchase new Burkes . DDG-115 was ordered from Bath Iron Works in 2011 . The keel was laid on October 19, 2014. On October 31, 2015, the destroyer was baptized by Rosa Maria Peralta, mother of the namesake. The Rafael Peralta was launched the next day. On February 3, 2017, the ship was delivered to the USN and put into service in San Diego on July 29, 2017 , which is also the home port.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Gretel C. Kovach: Peraltas: Navy Cross medal 'bittersweet'. In: sandiegouniontribune.com. The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 8, 2015, accessed April 26, 2017 .
- ↑ Where's the Respect? In: newsweek.com. February 2, 2008, accessed April 26, 2017 .
- ↑ USS RAFAEL PERALTA (DDG-115). Retrieved April 26, 2017 (English).
- ^ Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) - Christening program. (JPG) Retrieved April 26, 2017 (English).
- ^ Future USS Rafael Peralta Delivered to the Navy. In: navy.mil. United States Navy, February 6, 2017, accessed April 26, 2017 .
- ^ FOOT Rafael Peralta Commissioned in San Diego. In: navy.mil. United States Navy, July 30, 2017, accessed August 26, 2017 .
- ^ The Commissioning Ceremony. Retrieved April 26, 2017 (English).
Web links
- Entry in the Naval Vessel Register on nvr.navy.mil