37 ASW homing torpedo. Among notable changes are a modified bridge arrangement and
They were replaced as ASW ships by the Spruance-class destroyers, which were commissioned 1975-83. The Gearing design was a minor modification of the Allen M. Sumner class, whereby the hull was lengthened by 14ft (4.3m) at amidships, which resulted in more fuel storage space and increased the operating range. // -->