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A 1960s battleship built around missiles and helicopters

A speculative 1960s battleship combines forward 16-inch guns with missile launchers, radar, and an aft helicopter deck.

Question

What would a 1960s battleship look like?

Short answer

A large, possibly nuclear-powered ship with forward 16-inch guns, missile launchers, radar, and extensive helicopter facilities for escort and amphibious support.

Notes

A speculative outline puts the ship at roughly 60,000 tons and 32 to 33 knots, with nuclear propulsion as a possibility. Its main battery sits forward so the stern can support a helicopter hangar and flight deck, while missiles and radar turn the ship into a large escort and amphibious-support platform. A battleship concept might survive only by absorbing newer fleet roles rather than remaining a pure gun platform.