The Ticonderoga course, was initially designated as a Guided Missile Destroyer, but was redesignated as a Guided Missile Cruiser in January 1980. The Ticonderoga class ended up being the very first area combatant vessels built with the AEGIS Weapons System, the most advanced atmosphere immune system worldwide. She's straight launch systems which permit them to transport and introduce significant variety of TOMAHAWK precision hit cruise missiles against goals of military importance deeply in enemy territory. This land assault capability, combined with their AEGIS anti-air missile systems, AN/SQQ-89 Undersea Warfare system and advanced C4ISR suite, make the ship many effective area combatant in service with any navy.
