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5. USS Long Beach (CGN-9)
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As the first nuclear-powered surface combatant, USS Long Beach represented a milestone in naval innovation. Equipped with cutting-edge radar and an all-missile armament system, it excelled in fleet air defense and anti-submarine warfare. Its nuclear propulsion provided unmatched endurance, while its distinctive superstructure housed advanced radar arrays. The ship served as a platform for pioneering technologies that shaped the future of warship design.
