A comparison of LCS and Zumwalt distinguishes a flawed concept from problems executing a technologically ambitious ship. The response places much of Zumwalt's difficulty on its commitment to a large railgun that was not ready in time. The criticism concerns dependence on the timely arrival of that weapon.
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Zumwalt's troubles and dependence on an unfinished railgun
Dependence on an unfinished railgun is offered as an explanation for Zumwalt's difficulties.