Morten812 want a A large US cruiser a Long beach replacement.
What I think is the best solution is this one on steroids and a bit cruiser overkill on weapons!
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- main engine room: 3-4 gas turbines for electric drive but also as direct drive.
- main engine room aft: a couple of large conventional diesel generators for... whatever!
- small engine room aft and forward: a couple of emergency generators for when the main is out and go. or if there is a need for electricity in a local town or similar!
- Large VLS aft and forward. ASuW and ASW missiles.
- one smaller VLS aft for the forward one. for larger AAW missiles.
- two small VLS for ESSM.
- Twin door hangar. (need to move the ESSM VLS).
- Harpoons as Standard ASuW.
- two 5" gun.
- large sonar.
- sharing design elements with the Burk's and thus cut down on the cost!