What is a frigate class ship?

frigate, any of several different types of small and fast warships, usually either the square-rigged sailing ships of the 17th–19th century or the radar- and sonar-equipped antisubmarine and air-defense ships of World War II and after.

What does the word frigates mean?

Definition of frigate 1 : a light boat propelled originally by oars but later by sails. 2 : a square-rigged war vessel intermediate between a corvette and a ship of the line. 3 : a modern warship that is smaller than a destroyer.

What are frigates and corvettes?

A corvette is a very small class of combat ship, often the smallest in any fleet. Frigates are larger than corvettes and have a fair mix of offensive and defence capabilities. These are also used for patrol missions and to escort larger ships.

What does Gepard-class frigate stand for?

The Russian Gepard-class frigates (Project 1166.1) is a class of frigates that were intended as successors to the earlier Koni-class frigates and Grisha, and Parchim-class corvettes. The first unit of the class, Yastreb (Hawk), was laid down at the Zelenodol’sk Zavod shipyard at Tatarstan in 1991.

How many Gepard class light frigates were built?

Project 11661 Gepard Class light frigates were developed and built by Zelenodolsk Shipyard for the export market. Five The Gepard Class has a helicopter deck for a Ka-28 or a Ka-31 Helix naval helicopter. A Gepard 3.9 Class frigate under construction. Gepard Class is fitted with a 7.62mm AK-176M gun.

What is a Gepard class aircraft carrier?

The Gepard class was designed from the outset as a lightweight, inexpensive export vessel. The Russians have offered five variants for foreign sale. Gepard 1: Helicopter platform (no hangar), VDS deleted. Gepard 2: Helicopter platform and hangar, VDS and SA-N-4 deleted.

What kind of gun does a Gepard frigate have?

A Gepard 3.9 Class frigate under construction. Gepard Class is fitted with a 7.62mm AK-176M gun. The Uran-E shipborne missile system aboard the Gepard Class can fire Kh-35E anti-ship missiles. The Gepard Class has a helicopter deck for a Ka-28 or a Ka-31 Helix naval helicopter. A Gepard 3.9 Class frigate under construction.