5. USS Long Beach (CGN-9)
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As the inaugural nuclear-powered surface warship, USS Long Beach represented a breakthrough in naval innovation. Featuring the most sophisticated radar and complete missile weaponry of its period, it dominated fleet air defense and submarine hunting operations. Its nuclear reactor delivered unprecedented operational endurance, and its distinctive superstructure contained multiple radar installations. The vessel functioned as an experimental platform for advances that influenced future warship development.
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