USS Hamilton (FFG-66) will be the fifth Constellation-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy. She is named for Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington. She will be built by Marinette Marine, a subsidiary of Fincantieri, with an expected completion in 2030. Her name was announced on 23 May 2024 by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro during the New York City Fleet Week when he announced the order of both Hamilton and sistership USS Galvez.[1]

Artist rendering of the final Constellation-class design
History
United States
NameHamilton
NamesakeAlexander Hamilton
Awarded23 May 2024
BuilderFincantieri Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin
IdentificationHull number: FFG-66
StatusOrdered
General characteristics
Class and typeConstellation-class frigate
Displacement6,700 t (6,594 long tons; 7,385 short tons) full load
Length151.18 m (496.0 ft)
Beam19.81 m (65.0 ft)
Draft7.92 m (26.0 ft)
PropulsionCODLAG
Speedin excess of 26 kn (48 km/h; 30 mph)
Range6,000 nmi (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 16 kn (30 km/h; 18 mph) (electric drive)
Boats & landing
craft carried
2 × rigid-hulled inflatable boats
Capacity200 accommodations
Complement140 crew
Sensors and
processing systems
Armament
Aircraft carried

References

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  1. ^ Shelbourne, Mallory (23 May 2024). "Navy Awards $1B Contract for 5th, 6th Constellation-class Frigates". USNI News. Retrieved 24 May 2024.