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USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) Live Military Ship Tracker | Free Real-Time Tracking of USS Winston S. Churchill - Cruising Earth

USS Winston S. Churchill Military Ship Tracker

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USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) is an Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class Destroyer currently operated by the United States Navy. USS Winston S. Churchill was built by Bath Iron Works in Maine. The ship has been in active service for 25 years.

The Arleigh Burke Flight IIA destroyers added full helicopter hangars and support facilities for two MH-60R Seahawks. This greatly enhanced anti-submarine and surface warfare capabilities while retaining the class’s renowned multi-mission versatility and endurance.

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USS Winston S. Churchill Military Ship Details

In Service:2001 | 25 years
Hull Number:DDG-81
Class:Arleigh Burke Flight IIA
Builder:Bath Iron Works
Build Location:Maine
Call Sign:NWSC
Flagged Country:United States
Category:Destroyer
Complement:380
Gross Tons:9,200 GT
Length: 509.5 ft
Beam: 66.0 ft
Draft: 31.0 ft
Speed: 30.0 knots / 34.5 mph
Staterooms:NA

The Arleigh Burke Flight IIA destroyers added full helicopter hangars and support facilities for two MH-60R Seahawks. This greatly enhanced anti-submarine and surface warfare capabilities while retaining the class’s renowned multi-mission versatility and endurance.

USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) Previous Deployments

Deployment Began: Tue Jun 24, 2025

Deployment Ended: Wed May 20, 2026

Days Deployed: 330 days

Deployment Location: Mediterranean Sea, heading west toward Atlantic

Post-Deployment Location: Returned to homeport

Mission: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. Supported extended operations in the Mediterranean and CENTCOM AOR as part of Operation Epic Fury before returning to homeport Norfolk with the strike group after more than 320 days at sea.

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