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Types of Warships

Aircraft Carrier​
Aircraft Carrier​

Carriers in World of Warships are a fascinating and unusual class of ships. They engage the enemy with their own set of unique mechanics. You'll need to get acquainted with their nuanced features, of which there are many.

Amphibious ​Assault Ship​
Amphibious ​Assault Ship​

An amphibious warfare ship (or amphib) is an amphibious vehicle warship employed to land and support ground forces, such as marines, on enemy territory during an amphibious assault. The largest fleet of these types is operated by the United States Navy.

Amphibious ​Warfare Ship​
Amphibious ​Warfare Ship​

An amphibious warfare ship (or amphib) is an amphibious vehicle warship employed to land and support ground forces, such as marines, on enemy territory during an amphibious assault. The largest fleet of these types is operated by the United States Navy.

Corvette​
Corvette​

A corvette is a small warship. It is traditionally the smallest class of vessel considered to be a proper (or "rated") warship. The warship class above the corvette is that of the frigate, while the class below was historically that of the sloop-of-war.

Cruiser​
Cruiser​

A cruiser is a type of warship. The term has been in use for several hundred years, and has had different meanings throughout this period.

Destroyer​
Destroyer​

The type 055 destroyer is the first Chinese people's liberation army navy more than ten thousand tons of displacement of the destroyer. As early as 2014 net passed a so-called "055 destroyer ship opening ceremony 1 2014.12" pictures of the people's navy unprecedented in the history of tonnage large destroyer pushed into the public eye.

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Frigate​
Frigate​

A frigate / ˈ f r ɪ ɡ ɪ t / is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries. In the 17th century, this term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built".

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Missile Boat​
Missile Boat​

A missile boat or missile cutter is a small fast warship armed with anti-ship missiles. Being smaller than other warships such as destroyers and frigates, missile boats are popular with nations interested in forming a navy at lower cost.

Patrol Boat​
Patrol Boat​

A patrol boat is a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defence duties. There have been many designs for patrol boats. They may be operated by a nation's navy, coast guard, police force or customs and may be intended for marine or estuarine or river ("brown water") environments.

Surface ​Combatant​
Surface ​Combatant​

Surface combatants (or surface ships or surface vessels) are a subset of naval warships which are designed for warfare on the surface of the water, with their own weapons.

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