The Ticonderoga class, was initially designated as a Guided Missile Destroyer, but was redesignated as a Guided Missile Cruiser in January 1980. The Ticonderoga class was the first surface combatant ships equipped with the AEGIS Weapons System, the most sophisticated air defense system in the world. Kit is of USS Ticonderoga CG-47. Lead ship of the US Navy Ticonderoga class AEGIS guided-missile cruisers. Kit has optional full or waterline hull.