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How a larger County-class missile cruiser might look

A redesigned County class becomes a true cruiser with duplicated missile systems, three twin 4.5-inch mounts, and a much larger central helicopter hangar.

Question

What would you change if the late-1950s County-class project had enough funding?

Short answer

Build a larger hull with forward and aft missile systems, three twin 4.5-inch mounts, and a substantially enlarged central hangar.

Notes

The historical County is described as a destroyer stretched into a cruiser role and constrained by a small hangar. The redesign begins by making the hull larger rather than forcing more systems into the original envelope. It duplicates the missile battery, retains substantial gun armament, and expands aviation facilities amidships. The result would look and operate like a cruiser because its size finally matches the number of roles assigned to it.