Q&A · 3:23:48-3:24:23

Does the battleship replace the Ticonderoga cruiser?

The question separates replacement of the cruiser fleet from the proposed role of a new heavy surface combatant.

Question

Is the new battleship the Ticonderoga-class replacement?

Short answer

The reply assigns the Ticonderoga replacement role to Flight III Burkes and compares the battleship with the larger strike-cruiser concept.

Notes

The Ticonderoga replacement task is assigned to Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The proposed battleship is placed in the larger surface-combatant and strike-cruiser discussion. This distinguishes succession in the existing cruiser role from adding a different high-end ship to the force.