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'''Destroyers''' are a | '''Destroyers''' are a type of naval warship designed primarily for escort work. The term destroyer stems from the original title of '''Torpedo Boat Destroyer''', as their original purpose was to destroy torpedo boats before they could threaten [[battleship]]s. | ||
== Real Life Destroyers == | == Real Life Destroyers == | ||
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* ''Iroquois-class'' (Canadian Forces Maritime Command) | * ''Iroquois-class'' (Canadian Forces Maritime Command) | ||
* ''Takanami class destroyer'' (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) | * ''Takanami class destroyer'' (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) | ||
== Destroyers in Science Fiction == | == Destroyers in Science Fiction == | ||
* [[Star Destroyer]] | * [[Star Destroyer]] | ||
* [[Omega-class]] | * [[Omega-class]] | ||
* [[Nova-class]] | * [[Nova-class]] | ||
[[Category: Real Technology]] | [[Category: Real Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 23:30, 11 January 2009
Destroyers are a type of naval warship designed primarily for escort work. The term destroyer stems from the original title of Torpedo Boat Destroyer, as their original purpose was to destroy torpedo boats before they could threaten battleships.
Real Life Destroyers
- Arleigh Burke-class (United States Navy)
- Type 45 (Daring-class) (Royal Navy)
- Iroquois-class (Canadian Forces Maritime Command)
- Takanami class destroyer (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)