FS Cassard

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The Cassart (D614) is an anti-air frigate of the French Marine Nationale, lead ship of the Cassard type. She is the 10th vessel of the French Navy named after the XVIIIth Century captain Jacques Cassard. She is the sister-ship of the Jean Bart.

Related Topics:
Marine Nationale - ''Cassard'' type - Jacques Cassard - Jean Bart

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The Cassart was fitted with a number of prototype equipements which were later incorporated in the La Fayette type frigates.

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Note: The French navy doesn't use the term "destroyer" for its ships; thusly, some large ships, referred to as "frigates", are registered as destroyers.

Related Topics:
Destroyer - Frigates

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