This is the 6974th most frequent German word.
flagship
"Flagship" in German means the most important or prominent product, project, or establishment within a group or series.
In this sentence, 'flagship' is used metaphorically to denote the most important or leading product of a company.
Das neue Smartphone ist das Flaggschiff des Unternehmens.
The new smartphone is the flagship of the company.
Here, 'flagship' refers to the lead ship in a fleet, equipped perhaps with an officer commanding all the ships within the group.
Die USS Constitution war das Flaggschiff der amerikanischen Marine.
The USS Constitution was the flagship of the American Navy.
In this usage, 'flagship' is used to highlight the model that represents the pinnacle of a product line, often emphasizing superior attributes.