Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
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The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is a class of modern U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers known for their advanced Aegis combat system, multi-mission capabilities, and prominent role in contemporary naval operations.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Context triple: [2000 USS Cole bombing, shipClass, Arleigh Burke-class destroyer]
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Hancock-class frigate
The Hancock-class frigate was a class of late 18th-century sailing warships of the Continental Navy, designed as relatively large, fast, and heavily armed frigates for use during the American Revolutionary War.
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York class
The York class was a British Royal Navy class of heavy cruisers built under interwar naval treaties, known for their service in World War II.
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Benson-class destroyer
The Benson-class destroyer was a World War II–era class of U.S. Navy destroyers known for their improved anti-aircraft armament, speed, and versatility in escort and fleet operations.
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Sims-class destroyers
Sims-class destroyers were a group of U.S. Navy warships built just before World War II that featured improved machinery and armament over earlier destroyer classes and saw extensive wartime service.
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Drake-class cruiser
The Drake-class cruiser was a group of large armored cruisers built for the British Royal Navy in the early 20th century, designed for long-range patrol and protection of maritime trade routes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Target entity description: The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is a class of modern U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers known for their advanced Aegis combat system, multi-mission capabilities, and prominent role in contemporary naval operations.
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A.
Hancock-class frigate
The Hancock-class frigate was a class of late 18th-century sailing warships of the Continental Navy, designed as relatively large, fast, and heavily armed frigates for use during the American Revolutionary War.
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B.
York class
The York class was a British Royal Navy class of heavy cruisers built under interwar naval treaties, known for their service in World War II.
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C.
Benson-class destroyer
The Benson-class destroyer was a World War II–era class of U.S. Navy destroyers known for their improved anti-aircraft armament, speed, and versatility in escort and fleet operations.
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D.
Sims-class destroyers
Sims-class destroyers were a group of U.S. Navy warships built just before World War II that featured improved machinery and armament over earlier destroyer classes and saw extensive wartime service.
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E.
Drake-class cruiser
The Drake-class cruiser was a group of large armored cruisers built for the British Royal Navy in the early 20th century, designed for long-range patrol and protection of maritime trade routes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
United States Navy ship class
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destroyer class ⓘ guided-missile destroyer ⓘ |
| canEmbarkAircraft | MH-60R Seahawk NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| enteredService | 1991 ⓘ |
| firstShip | USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCapability |
anti-air warfare
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anti-submarine warfare ⓘ anti-surface warfare ⓘ strike warfare ⓘ |
| hasCIWS | Phalanx CIWS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCombatSystem | Aegis Combat System NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCrew | approximately 300 personnel ⓘ |
| hasDesignFeature | reduced radar cross-section ⓘ |
| hasDisplacement | approximately 8,300–9,800 tons (full load, depending on flight) ⓘ |
| hasEngine | General Electric LM2500 gas turbines NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFlightVariant |
Flight I
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Flight II ⓘ Flight IIA ⓘ Flight III NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasGun |
5-inch/54 caliber Mark 45 gun
NERFINISHED
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5-inch/62 caliber Mark 45 gun ⓘ |
| hasHelicopterFacility |
flight deck
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hangar (Flight IIA and later) ⓘ |
| hasHullMaterial | steel ⓘ |
| hasMissileLauncher | Mk 41 Vertical Launching System NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNATOReportingName | DDG-51 class NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNotableFeature |
Aegis-equipped air and missile defense
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multi-mission capability in modern naval operations ⓘ |
| hasNumberOfShafts | 2 ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryRole | multi-mission surface combatant ⓘ |
| hasPropulsion | gas-turbine propulsion ⓘ |
| hasRadar | AN/SPY-1 radar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRange | approximately 4,400 nautical miles at 20 knots ⓘ |
| hasRole |
air defense of carrier strike groups
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ballistic missile defense ⓘ escort operations ⓘ independent surface action ⓘ |
| hasShipType | guided-missile destroyer ⓘ |
| hasSpeed | over 30 knots ⓘ |
| hasTorpedoLauncher | Mark 32 triple torpedo tubes ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Arleigh Burke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operator | United States Navy ⓘ |
| usesMissile |
BGM-109 Tomahawk
NERFINISHED
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RIM-156 Standard Missile NERFINISHED ⓘ RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 NERFINISHED ⓘ RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile NERFINISHED ⓘ RIM-66 Standard Missile NERFINISHED ⓘ RUM-139 VL-ASROC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Description of subject: The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is a class of modern U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers known for their advanced Aegis combat system, multi-mission capabilities, and prominent role in contemporary naval operations.
Referenced by (11)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class program
subject surface form:
Arleigh Burke
this entity surface form:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (named in his honor)
this entity surface form:
Arleigh Burke class
this entity surface form:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program
United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland
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Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
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subject surface form:
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
this entity surface form:
Arleigh Burke
subject surface form:
Major Defense Acquisition Program
this entity surface form:
DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program