Navy's New Stealth Destroyer Looks Like Something Out of 'Star Wars'

The USS Zumwalt, the Navy’s new stealth destroyer, was unveiled to the public this week.

The $4 billion ship measures 600 feet, making it the Navy’s largest destroyer ever. Its sleek, angular design is designed to throw off radar. The ship will be fitted with a powerful railgun that has been described as “Star Wars technology.”

The Zumwalt was built at Bath Iron Works in Maine. It left the shipyard this week and navigated through the Kennebec River for its sea trials.

”This is a huge milestone,” U.S. Navy Capt. James Kirk said in a statement.

The USS Zumwalt. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

The USS Zumwalt navigates through the Kennebec River in Maine after leaving Bath Iron Works. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

Credit: U.S. Navy

The Zumwalt’s command center, which is operated by a single network. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

The Zumwalt’s MK57 Vertical Launching System for missiles. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

The Zumwalt’s sleek, angular design throws off radar. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

The USS Zumwalt on the Kennebec River. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

On Saturday morning, the Zumwalt’s crew rescued a fisherman who experienced a medical emergency 40 miles off Portland, Maine. A boat was dispatched from the Zumwalt to pick up the captain of the Danny Boy fishing boat; a Coast Guard helicopter then landed on the Zumwalt and flew him to a Portland hospital, where he was recovering.

“Fortunately the Zumwalt was operating in the area and was able to provide valuable assistance to facilitate a safe hoist evolution for the rescue crew,” Coast Guard Lt. David Bourbeau said in a statement.

This is video of the rescue:

After the Zumwalt completes its sea trials, it’s expected to be delivered to the Navy next year to enter service. It’s the first of three stealth destroyers the Navy plans to build.