Type 45, Type 055 and Zumwalt show how radar-signature control reshaped hulls and superstructures after the Burke's design period. Their different national styling shares an effort to reduce the returns created by exposed equipment and large surfaces. These destroyers now occupy cruiser roles and have become central to planning a task group. Their availability helps determine which formations can deploy.
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Stealth-era destroyers anchor modern task groups
Type 45, Type 055, and Zumwalt illustrate current stealth-era designs built to anchor task groups and perform cruiser-like duties.