USS Constellation (FFG-62)
 Artist rendering of the final Constellation-class design | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | Constellation |
| Namesake | USS Constellation |
| Awarded | 30 April 2020[1] |
| Builder | Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin |
| Laid down | 12 April 2024[2] |
| Sponsored by | Melissa Braithwaite |
| Homeport | NS Everett, WA |
| Identification | Hull number: FFG-62 |
| Status | Under construction |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Constellation-class frigate |
| Displacement | 7,400 short tons (6,700 t) |
| Length | 496 ft (151.18 m) |
| Beam | 65 ft (19.81 m) |
| Draft | 18 ft (5.49 m) |
| Propulsion | CODLAG 1 x General Electric LM2500+G4, 4 x Diesel Gensets - Rolls-Royce MTU 20V 4000 M53B engine 3000 kW for a Total output of 12 MW |
| Speed | in excess of 26 kn (48 km/h; 30 mph) |
| Range | 6,000 nmi (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 16 kn (30 km/h; 18 mph) (electric drive) |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 2 × 7m or 2 x 11m rigid-hulled inflatable boats |
| Capacity | 200 accommodations |
| Complement | 140 crew |
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| Aviation facilities | Secure & Traverse Aircraft Handling System * Horizontal Reference System * Night Vision Device Compatibility |
USS Constellation (FFG-62)[1] will be the lead ship of the Constellation class of guided-missile frigates[3] and the fifth ship in the United States Navy bearing this name. She is named in honor of the first USS Constellation, one of the original six frigates of the United States Navy, which was named for the constellation of stars on the flag of the United States.[3] The ship will be sponsored by Melissa Braithwaite, the wife of Secretary of the Navy Kenneth Braithwaite.[4]
Construction of Constellation began on 31 August 2022[5] and the keel was laid on 12 April 2024.[2] She was originally expected to enter service in 2026,[6] but due to design changes,[7] and projected service life limitations,[8] she isn't expected to be delivered until 2029.[9]
References
- ^ a b "Constellation (FFG-62)". Naval Vessel Register. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "SECNAV Names Future Vessels while aboard Historic Navy Ship" (Press release). United States Navy. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ Shelbourne, Mallory (31 August 202). "Fincantieri Begins Construction of First Constellation-class Frigate". USNI News. United States Naval Institute. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ Ozberk, Tayfun (15 January 2022). "U.S. Navy's Constellation-Class: New Frigate To Start Construction This Year". Naval News. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Weichert, Brandon J. (22 July 2024). "The Navy's Constellation-Class Frigate Nightmare Won't Ever End". The National Interest. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ LaGrone, Mallory Shelbourne and Sam (30 May 2024). "Constellation Frigate 'Unplanned Weight Growth' Could Limit Service Life, Says GAO". USNI News. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ LaGrone, Mallory Shelbourne and Sam (2 April 2024). "Constellation Frigate Delivery Delayed 3 Years, Says Navy". USNI News. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.