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What is the difference between a destroyer a Corvette and a frigate?
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in Naval terminology, adestroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance ship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet.
a Corvette is a small, manoeuvrable, lightly armed warship, originally smaller than a frigate and larger than a coastal Patrol ship
A frigate (pronounced frigit) is a warship. The term has been used for warships of many sizes and roles over the past few centuries.
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What is the difference between a frigate and a destroyer?
Frigates are smaller than destroyers
What was the The Chevy Corvette named for?
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How many types of ships are there?
some types of ships are: ferry cruise ship frigate destroyer aircraft carrier
What is the difference between a Galleon and Frigate?
A galleon is made for transporting things and has cannons, but it is made to transport items. But, a frigate is a warship. It doesn't transport as much and is made for naval warfare.
What kind of ship is a corvet?
A corvet (sometimes known as a corvette) is a type of warship. It is generally a small warship that is smaller than a frigate. The corvette was popular during World War II.
What is a lage naval ship with many guns?
Large and slow would be a battleship. Medium and fast would be a frigate. ANS 2 - The classic name would be a 'battleship', and they are not necessarily slow. - however it could also be a dreadnought, a cruiser, a frigate or a destroyer.
What is the synonym for frigate?
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What do you call a three masted ship?
A barque, a caravel, brig, a carrack, a clipper, a corvette, a frigate. These are some of the types of sailing vessels that can have three masts
Is a spanish Corvette a type of submarine?
No - a Naval Corvette is a fast surface ship, normally smaller than a Frigate, highly manueverable, lightly armored and armed. Most operations are coastal in nature, and some are large enough to carry ASW helos.
How much does a frigate bird weigh?
Frigate birds that have fledged weigh between 1.5 and 3.5 pounds. The average adult weighs about 3 pounds.
Is the USconstellation a frigate?
No, the = USS Constellation = is a frigate.
Which is the larger boat is it a frigate or a pinnace?
frigate
