FEATURES Sea Change
Spiraling expenses in the private sector and federal government mean ships often come in over budget.
| Ship | Initial Cost (in billions) | Current Cost | Projected Cost | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPD 17 Amphibious transport dock | $0.95 | $1.76 | $1.91 | 100.5% |
| LPD 18 | $0.76 | $1.01 | $1.13 | 48.3% |
| SSN 775 Nuclear-propulsion attack submarine | $2.19 | $2.50 | $2.67 | 21.6% |
| CVN 77 Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier | $4.98 | $5.02 | $5.9 | 12.3% |
| DDG 91 Guided missile destroyer | $0.92 | $0.98 | $1.04 | 12.0% |
| SSN 774 | $3.26 | $3.68 | $3.64 | 11.5% |
| CVN 76 | $4.27 | $4.60 | $4.60 | 7.9% |
| DDG 92 | $0.93 | $0.98 | $0.99 | 7.0% |
Source: Government Accountability Office (GAO-05-183), February 2005
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