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The Leahys were designed as carrier escorts, and were first classed as frigates, although the armament is anti-aircraft biased. |
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The Belknaps are based on the Leahys, but with greater emphasis on general purpose work. |
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The Ticonderogas were the first ships to be built with the AEGIS command system and
have proved very effective warships.
The ships from CG52 onwards have a vertical missile launch system rather than the regular 'arm' launchers of the previous five. |