USS Long Beach nuclear-powered cruiser details highlighted

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The article spotlights the USS Long Beach (CGN-9) as a Cold War-era nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, describing its two nuclear reactors and about 80,000 horsepower. It also notes that the U.S. Navy does not operate a single nuclear cruiser today.

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WHAT: A feature highlights the USS Long Beach (CGN-9) and its nuclear propulsion specifications, noting the Navy has no nuclear cruisers currently.

WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The article presents a historical/technical comparison about the USS Long Beach and the current absence of nuclear cruisers in the U.S. Navy.

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