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Ticonderoga-Class: The Navy's 9,800 Ton Guided-Missile Cruiser Monster
Summary and Key Points: The USS Ticonderoga (CG-47), christened in 1981, was the lead ship of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers. Originally intended as destroyers, the vessels were reclassified due to their advanced Aegis Combat System and …