Ticonderoga Class Cruisers

The TICONDEROGA - class cruisers are the most powerful surface combatants in service in the world.

Due to their extensive combat capability, these ships have been designated as Battle Force Capable (BFC) units. Their primary armament is the Vertical Launching System (VLS) which is able to employ both the long range surface-to-surface Tomahawk Cruise Missile and the Standard Surface-to-Air Missile. These multi-mission ships are capable of sustained combat operations in any combination of Anti-Air, Anti-Submarine, Anti- Surface, and Strike warfare environments. They are built to be employed in support of Carrier Battle Groups, Amphibious Assault Groups, as well as interdiction and escort missions.

TICONDEROGA class cruisers are named after famous American Battles (with the exception of USS THOMAS S. GATES).