Wow...she's a beauty!
It's like that first look at an F-22 after having known only P-51s and F-4s.
Lots of new/old ideas on display. I wonder how their theories are working in real life.
I feel the same way.
She is the "new" thing, and she has been designed by the best in the world.
Thus far, she has had surprisingly few troubles...but she has a long way to go. we know her new all electric power system worked for propulsion and basic habitability.
Lots and lots of really new stuff yet to be tested like the new radar, the new gun system, the new peripheral vertical launch systems, etc.
Time will tell...but I bet, particularly along about the 3rd vessel when they build her with one of the new rail guns...which BTW they will live fire at sea on a US Navy Spearfish vessel this year in 2016...she will be recognized as the most modern, the most stealthy, and the most capable surface combatant afloat.
BTW, interstingly enough, during these sea trials, she was called upon to help the Coast Guard rescue some fishermen who were in trouble.
Here's a link to that video:
Semper Peratus
Thought must impressive image was that of a the USCG 29 ft RBS with the bow mounted M240 escorting the Zumwalt
Personally, I bet what the Zumwalt can do right now is beyond amazing...and they're just getting started!
Hopefully, whatever unpleasant surprises the years and bazzillions of gigabits of R&D might have missed aren't too unpleasant.
May the most unpleasant surprises be for anyone who go against her!