In this comparison, Maya's power system is more efficient than the arrangement in early Arleigh Burke destroyers. A comprehensive American upgrade would require major changes inside the hull instead of a simple equipment swap. Japan could incorporate a better arrangement while building a new two-ship class. A proven hull can preserve production stability while becoming expensive to modernize comprehensively.
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Maya's power system shows the cost of deep modernization
Maya's more efficient power arrangement illustrates why improving an existing destroyer can demand changes deep inside the hull.