9 Legendary Cruisers That Ruled the Seas

5. USS Long Beach (CGN-9)

The first nuclear surface combatant, USS Long Beach marked a technological leap. Armed solely with missiles and ringed by powerful radars, it excelled in fleet defense and submarine hunting. Its reactors granted unmatched endurance, while its unique superstructure tested ideas that shaped future warships.

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