The U.S. Navy’s Belknap-Class Cruisers Were Oozing with Firepower
The U.S. Navy’s Belknap-class single-guided missile cruisers were debuted during the Cold War in the 1960s. Unlike their “double-ended” counterparts, these ships had their missile armaments installed only forward. The arrival of this class of cruisers to the service was significant, as they are capable of supporting carrier or battleship battle groups, amphibious forces, or operating independently. In fact, due to the Belknap-class ships’ formidable combat functions, they have been designated as Battle Force Capable (BFC) units. Читать дальше...