A nuclear Burke would probably need a larger hull to carry a helicopter detachment and squadron command-and-control staff. Those facilities matter more to the concept than a small increase in vertical-launch cells. The specialized escort could serve as the group's command ship and carry its most powerful radar. A nuclear plant can provide more generating capacity within a given machinery volume, which helps with electrically demanding systems. Railguns and lasers would still need substantial capacitor storage. The concept gains its value from command, sensing, aviation, and electrical margin.
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A nuclear escort as command and sensor ship
The most persuasive nuclear-cruiser concept adds aviation, squadron command, powerful radar, and electrical margin rather than only more missile cells.