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Originally Posted by Von Poop  Can someone please explain to me all this American 'CV', 'BB' etc. terminology for ship types?
It crops up a lot in a particular wargame (HOI) and as I can't follow the nomenclature I tend to avoid the naval side completely.
Cheers,
Adam. |
Just off the top of my head....
CV = Fleet carrier
CL = Small carrier capable of sailing fast enough to keep up with the larger fleet carriers
CVE = Escort carriers.... slow and used for convoy protection.
BB = Battleship
CB = Battle Cruiser (only two made for the USN)
CA = Heavy cruiser
CL = Light Cruiser
DD = Destroyer
DE = Destroyer escort
LSD = Landing Ship "Dock"
LST = Landing Ship "Tank"
LCI = Landing Ship "Infantry"
PT = Patrol Torpedo boat
Then you have the cargo ships, troop transports, amphib types, etc, etc,