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Figure 13-l8.Classes of amphibious ships - 14243_275

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Figure 13-16.—Classes of frigates. Figure 13-17.—Pegasus-class hydrofoil. self-defense and rely mainly on combatants for protection. They are constructed in various sizes and configurations unique to their role. Many auxiliary ships, especially those used for replenishment and repair, have cranes and booms on deck that are used for transferring equipment, supplies, and fuel to the fleet. SHIP IDENTIFICATION CONCLUSION The need for rapid and accurate identification of Soviet ships is important with the number of Soviet naval sightings throughout the world. Figure 13-19 shows the silhouettes of the most commonly sighted Soviet warships. To help you translate Russian ships’ names, figure 13-20 is a transliteration table to convert the Russian alphabet into the English alphabet. You must familiarize yourself with both the silhouettes and the transliteration table to be able to identify, on sight, ships of the Soviet Navy. 13-10







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