The final DLG class, the Belknap, was an expanded version of the Leahy class with new radar, sonar and dynamic roll stabilization on a 547' hull, 23 feet longer than the Leahys. The design incorporated a hangars and flight deck for the new drone anti-submarine helicopters (DASH)

Above and below: the nine Belknap-class frigates after redesignation as guided missile cruisers. Click on any image to view it in more detail.26 Belknap, 27 Josephus Daniels, 28 Wainwright, 29 Jouett, 30 Horne, 31 Sterett, 32 William H. Standley, 33 Fox, 34 Biddle.

and a single 5-inch/54 caliber gun mounted aft. ASROC were launched by the single Terrier missile battery forward. The Farragut powerplant was retained.
   Nine ships were built, and proved to be the last of the DLGs, as their capabilities were approached by the smaller Charles F. Adams-class DDGs.

Length: 547' overall; 524' waterline.
Beam: 54' 9".
Displacement: 5,409 long tons light; 7,890 long tons full load.
Designed Speed: 32 knots.
Range: 7,100nm @ 20 knots.