A warship is a ship carrying weapons, which is used by the navy. Some warships also carry naval aircraft, these are called aircraft carriers.
Warships are made in many different sizes. Here is a list of different kinds of warships, from the largest to the smallest of World War II:
Type | Weight[note 1] | Weapons and notes |
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Battleship | 35,000 | 12" to 18" naval artillery guns |
Aircraft carrier | 27,000 | Fully loaded with aircraft, an aircraft carrier weighed over 36,000 ton. |
Battle cruiser | 25,000 | 10" to 12" guns |
Cruiser | 10,000 | Heavy cruiser had 8" guns or larger Light cruiser had less than 8" guns. |
Destroyer | 2,000 | 4" to 6" guns. |
Frigate | 1,500 | 3" to 5" guns |
Submarine | 1,500 | torpedoes |
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