Destroyer
![]() :This article is about the warship. For other meaning, see destroyer (disambiguation). ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet or battle group and defend them against smaller, short-range attackers (originally torpedo boats, later submarines and aircraft). At the beginning of the 21st century, destroyers are the heaviest surface combatants in general use, with only two nations (the United States and Russia) operating cruisers and none operating battleships or battlecruisers. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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Naval: Redirect Navy... Warship: A warship is a ship that is built and primarily intended for combat. Warships are usually built in a completely different way than merchant ships. As well as being armed, warships are designed to withstand damage and are usually faster and more maneuverable than merchant ships. Unlike a merchant shi... Fleet: Fleet can refer to several things:... Destroyer related Images and Photos (experimental) | ~ Table of Content ~
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