3. HMS Belfast
Excellent service during World War II and beyond helped this British light cruiser to become legendary. In the hard conditions of the North Atlantic, the Belfast’s creative design combined great seakeeping ability with strong armaments to make it quite successful. For their time, its sophisticated radar systems and fire control mechanisms were revolutionary, allowing precise engagement of targets in any kind of environment. The ship’s extraordinary fighting capacity was shown by its involvement in many important naval operations including D-Day operations and Arctic convoys.
4. Moskva-class Helicopter Cruiser
Combining conventional cruiser capability with major helicopter operations, this creative Soviet design transformed anti-submarine warfare. Designed specifically to support several Ka-25 helicopters for anti-submarine operations, the ship had a sizable helicopter deck and hangar. Its advanced sonar systems and weapons made it especially successful in hunting submarines; its surface-to—-air missiles gave strong air defense capability. The Moskva-class proved how well traditional cruiser roles combined with aviation assets worked.
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