Burke range reflects an Atlantic design problem

What cruising range should replace the Arleigh Burke's roughly 4,200 nautical miles?

The suggested minimum is about 6,000 nautical miles, based on the longest expected wartime transit and fuel needed after arrival.

A range of roughly 4,200 nautical miles is judged reasonable for the Burke's original Atlantic setting. For the operations considered here, the suggested minimum is closer to 6,000 nautical miles. The proposed design method is to cover the longest likely wartime transit and retain fuel for manoeuvring on arrival. The Royal Navy's Falklands comparison illustrates that method. Pacific operations also require an adequate auxiliary fleet and supply line.