Analytic expressions are derived for the farfield acoustic radiation from a point‐driven, fluid‐loaded circular cylindrical shell reinforced with doubly periodic ring supports. The ring supports interact with the cylindrical shell only through normal forces. The model includes the effects of fluid loading and interactions between supports. Predictions are compared to measured farfield acoustic radiation data taken on a finite circular cylindrical shell with doubly periodic ring supports. Characteristics of the acoustic radiation are examined by example and some physical interpretation of significant features are offered.