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The Legend-class cutters are the second-longest of all U.S. Coast Guard cutters, behind the research icebreaker {{USCGC|Healy|WAGB-20|2}}, and will replacereplaced the 12 [[Hamilton-class cutter|''Hamilton''-class]] cutters in service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://defensetech.org/2011/05/23/end-of-an-era-uscg-retiring-hamilton-class-cutters/|title=End Of An Era, USCG Retiring Hamilton Class Cutters -|date=May 23, 2011|access-date=2011-08-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110806221529/http://defensetech.org/2011/05/23/end-of-an-era-uscg-retiring-hamilton-class-cutters/|archive-date=2011-08-06|url-status=live}}</ref> These cutters are envisioned by the Coast Guard as being able to undertake the entire range of the [[high endurance cutter|high-endurance cutter]] roles, with additional upgrades to make it more of an asset to the [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]] during declared national emergency contingencies.<ref name="globalsecurity.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/nsc.htm|title=Maritime Security Cutter, Large (WMSL) / National Security Cutter (NSC)|author=John Pike|access-date=2011-08-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110901003351/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/nsc.htm|archive-date=2011-09-01|url-status=live}}</ref> To facilitate intercept missions, the Legend class can carry and launch the [[Short Range Prosecutor]] and the [[Long Range Interceptor]] [[rigid-hulled inflatable boat]]s (RHIBs). The cutters are configured to survive in low-threat environments, such as an enemy having a poorly equipped military, some coastal patrol craft, and few to no anti-ship cruise missiles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Deepwater Project Bofors Defense 57-mm L|url=http://www.ppt-sharing.com/ppt-presentation/deepwater-project-bofors-defense-57-mm-l|website=ppt-sharing.com|access-date=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003030434/http://www.ppt-sharing.com/ppt-presentation/deepwater-project-bofors-defense-57-mm-l|archive-date=3 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
Operations in this environment can be general defense operations, including theater security, port protection, ship escort, [[Anti-piracy measures|anti-piracy]], and maritime interception operations. The cutters can survive in medium-threat environments, which can include a fairly well equipped military of ships and aircraft with weapons and radar coverage well offshore, higher numbers of anti-ship cruise missiles, and a possible submarine threat. Operations in this threat environment could include defense operations, naval surface fire support, and the evacuation of noncombatants. The cutters are not expected to survive in a high-threat environment with their current configuration.<ref>{{cite web|title=Deepwater Project Bofors Defense 57-mm L|url=http://www.ppt-sharing.com/ppt-presentation/deepwater-project-bofors-defense-57-mm-l|website=ppt-sharing.com|access-date=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003030434/http://www.ppt-sharing.com/ppt-presentation/deepwater-project-bofors-defense-57-mm-l|archive-date=3 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
