Hypersonic weapons can be fielded across Zumwalts, Virginia-class submarines, and other platforms, spreading their cost and operational support. The Advanced Gun System became unique to a tiny class after the production collapse. Its ammunition, training pipeline, maintainers, and specialist personnel therefore served only three ships. Such niche capabilities impose disproportionate burdens even on a large navy.
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Why three ships made the gun system unsustainable
Replacing the guns with hypersonic launchers reflects the burden of sustaining specialized ammunition, training, and personnel for only three ships.