Somers-class

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Somers-class [r]: A class of U.S. Navy destroyer leaders, with a more advanced power plant than the Porter-class but with a similar mission: slightly heavier in armament and displacement (1850 tons) than a conventional 1500-ton destroyer but smaller than a light cruiser [e]

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