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Is there a mission for a Des Moines class CA in the USN now? Or maybe a hybrid with 8" guns in turrets up front and the vertical launch missile system in the rear of the ship? Currently the largest gun on a USN ship is a 5" single gun mount and it seems kinda small for gun fire support.
Would a ship with maybe a single turret with two or three 8" guns plus the missile battery work for gunfire support of the amphibious fleet and provide AA cover for them? It could also be used as a flag/command ship for amphibious task forces.