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The surface navy is the surface ships that make up a strong portion of the navy.
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Why was the German navy unable to use its surface ships?
The German Navy did use its surface ships, but the U-boats were able to attack without being seen.
First submarine to launch surface to air missile?
Royal Navy submarine
What does the navy travel by?
A "navy" is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally used for naval and amphibious warfare ie. travelling and fighting on water in a fleet of surface or underwater vessels/ships.
What damage did the Japanese cause?
Surface warships: Battleships, Cruisers, Destroyers; and US Navy/US Army aircraft.
What weapons are on navy destroyers?
Most U.S. destroyers have at least one or two guns, several anti aircraft systems, surface to surface and surface to air missiles, As well as Anti submarine systems, either depth charge or helicopter based.
What is the fastest surface warship in the world?
The Norwegian Skjold Class warship is considered the fastest surface ship in the world. It has been clocked at over 60 knots.
What two new weapons systems of the early 20th century enabled the Navy to fight over and under the surface of the ocean?
Airplane and submarine
What two new weapons systems of the early 20Th century enable the navy to fight over and under the surface of the ocean?
Airplane and submarine
What two new weapons system of the early 20th century enable the Navy to fight over and under the surface of the ocean?
Airplane and submarine
What is the us navy rank sw?
There is no Navy rate or rank "SW"; SW is a warfare specialty designation that stands for Surface Warfare, or one who has completed qualifications for the SW badge. It's equivalent to a submariner's dolphins badge, or an aviator's wings.
What are traditional tattoos for navy divers?
The "traditional" tattoo for U.S. Navy deep sea divers is the age old U.S. Navy Mark V (MOD 1) deep sea diving helmet. The tattoo is normally worn on the lower leg. This helmet is also the the rating badge and warfare device now worn on the left sleeve and upon the chest of U.S. Navy surface supplied aka "Deep Sea" Divers. It is strongly looked down upon for U.S. Navy SCUBA divers to consider wearing this tattoo and most know not to. U.S. Navy SCUBA divers have not completed the same rigorous training as their "Deep Sea Diver" counter parts, and are not authorized to bear the surface supplied diver insignia.
How does a Navy sub launch its missiles?
The missiles are pushed out of their silos with compressed air and rise to the surface literally in a bubble of air. Very little seawater comes into contact with the missile until it breaks the surface of the water. The missile is ignited at the surface and the guidance system steers it to it's target.
