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The Constellation-class multi-mission guided-missile frigates of the United States Navy are based on the European multipurpose frigates , already in service with the French and Italian navies. Constellation follows the modular but problematic littoral combat ships of the Freedom and Independence classes. [ 14 ]
The company is currently building the USS Constellation FFG 62. Fincantieri Marinette Marine receives $1 billion contract to build 2 Constellation-class frigates Skip to main content
USS Constellation (FFG-62) [1] will be the lead ship of the Constellation class of guided-missile frigates [3] and the fifth ship in the United States Navy bearing this name. She is named in honor of the first USS Constellation, one of the original six frigates of the United States Navy, which was named for the constellation of stars on the flag of the United States. [3]
USS Hamilton (FFG-66) will be the fifth Constellation-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy. She is named for Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington. She will be built by Marinette Marine, a subsidiary of Fincantieri, with an expected completion in 2030.
Construction of the first-in-class Constellation warship, which began in August 2022, is now three years behind schedule, with delivery pushed back to 2029. The final design still isn't completed ...
As of 2023, Fincantieri Marinette Marine is planning to overhaul and expand its yard facilities as part of winning a contract to construct the Constellation-class frigates. The changes will accommodate the larger size of the frigates versus the littoral combat ships, and will alter the way the yard launches ships. [10]
The longest project delays, expected to be at least three years, are for the coming Block IV Virginia-class attack submarines and the Constellation-class guided-missile frigate. The Navy's first ...
USS Constitution, the last of the original six frigates of the United States Navy still in commission Class overview Operators United States Navy Built 1794–1800 In service 1794–1881 In commission 1797–present Planned 6 Completed 6 Active 1 Lost 2 Retired 3 General characteristics (Constitution, President, United States) Class and type 44-gun frigate Tonnage 1,576 Displacement 2,200 tons ...