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Surface combatantSurface Combatant - a term referring to naval fighting ships, encompassing five major classes grouped by size and/or weapon systems and mission. From largest to smallest these classes include battleship, cruiser, destroyer, frigate, and corvette. Not to be confused with the term Warship, which refers to naval vessels of many types. For example amphibious ships, aircraft carriers, and mine hunters are not Surface Combatants but are warships. |
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