Originally Posted by JA Boomer

Although the Burkes look "cleaner" without the Phalanx's installed, I think the front looks a little empty now, with the raised portion of the superstructure just ahead of the bridge now being empty. I noticed on the KDX-III design (which is based on the Burke) they do indeed have a RAM launcher installed in this position. Maybe the US should consider making the last Flight of burkes with the raised superstructure removed, and install a 64 cell VLS instead of the current 32 cell. Yes, I realize that this would require vast amounts of work and changes to the design, and will never happen, it's all just my imagination and opinions coming out.