As in any form of warfare,there is a constant struggle to upset thebalance between attack and defence, andthe situation is made more complex bythe fact that warships must basically fightin three separate environments: on thesurface of the sea, under the surface andin the air above. Of change and development has greatlyincreased as new technologies, includingelectronics, missiles, propulsion andhydrodynamics, have been applied tomake each ship more effective than itspredecessor. Sensors:Describes radar and sonar systems fitted.Īircraft:Figure quoted is normally the maximum numberwhich can be embarked. Speed:Maximum unless otherwise specified.Īrmament:Described under Missiles and Guns, togetherwith a section describing any anti-submarine orunderwater weapons systems such as torpedoes,mortars and decoys. Power ratings relate to maximumavailable continuous power which may be lessthan the peak figure sometimes quoted. Unless otherwise specified,length refers to overall length, beam to the widestpart of the hull and draught to keel depth. Length, Beam and Draught:Measurements given in feet and metres to onepoint of decimals. Most are normally named afterthe lead ship, although a generic designation maybe applied (e.g Type 42).ĭisplacement:Unless otherwise indicated, the figure given is thestandard displacement. Nationality:Normally the country which is the major user ofthe relevant warship class, although the countryof construction may also be indicated.Ĭlass:The name which refers to the group of ships ofthe same design. Type:The standard NATO designations are used todescribe the function of the ship (see Glossary). The following notes apply to the data provided in thedescription of each warship type listed in thefollowing pages. Typeset by Echelon, WimbornePrinted in Hong KongĪirlife Publishing Ltd101 Longden Road, Shrewsbury,SY3 9EB, EnglandE-mail: : CONTENTS No part of this book may bereproduced or transmitted in any form or by anymeans, electronic or mechanical includingphotocopying, recording or by any informationstorage and retrieval system, without permissionfrom the Publisher in writing. Allrecommendations are made without anyguarantee on the part of the Publisher, who alsodisclaims any liability incurred in connection withthe use of this data or specific details.Īll rights reserved. The information in this book is true and completeto the best of our knowledge. First published in the UK in 2001by Airlife Publishing Ltdīritish Library Cataloguing-in-Publication DataA catalogue record for this bookis available from the British Library
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