User:SPARTAN 119/Johnston-class Guided Missile Destroyer

The Johnston-class guided missile destroyer is a UNSC "Wet" Navy vessel introduced in 2495. The class is named for the USS Johnston, a US Navy destroyer in World War II that engaged a large group of Japanese battleships and cruisers in a "last stand" during the Battle off Samar. The ferocity of the Johnston and the other destroyers and escort carriers in the Johnston's formation actually drove the large Japanese force into retreat.

The Johnston-class Guided Missile Destroyer carries a smaller vertical launch system for heavy anti-ship missiles and larger VLS for up to 80 SAMs, as well as a 120mm Gauss cannon, two 76mm guns, and eight 30mm M71 "Scythe" rotary cannon. The vessel's hull is a tumblehome design intended to minimize radar signature.