To make the things a little more complicated, the USS Leyte Gulf that you also took in pictures is considered as a cruiser in the United State Navy. It has to do with the increased combat capability at the time (1978) when compared with the now extinct Spruance class destroyers.

@ hugh,,thanks for the explanation

Destroyers are normally bigger and more heavily armed. In fact, the Arleigh Burke class of destroyers are bigger and more heavily armed than previous guided missile cruisers. Regards, Hugh

@ Robert ,In other words Frigates are out of "fashion" ?

Hi Captain Ted

They are listed as destroyers, believe the only frigates in the US Navy are Oliver Hazard Perry class if they are still in service.

Regards

Bob

Robert,, question,,, how you and others see it a Destoyer and not a Frigate,, for me they are all look alike !!! capt ted

Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS MASON DDG87