FS Jean Bart

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The Jean Bart (D615) is an anti-air frigate of the French Marine Nationale of the Cassard type. She is the ninth vessel of the French Navy named after the privateer Jean Bart. She is the sister-ship of the Cassard.

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

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The Jean Bart 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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