Warship Designations Flashcards
1
Q
CV (CVN)
A
aircraft carrier (nuclear)
2
Q
BB
A
battleship
3
Q
CA
A
gun cruiser
4
Q
CG (CGN)
A
guided misfire cruiser (nuclear powered)
5
Q
DD /DDG
A
destroyers/ guided missile cruiser
6
Q
FF /FFG/FFR
A
frigate/ guided missile frigate/ radar picket frigate
7
Q
SS/SSN/SSBN
A
submarine/ nuclear powered sub/ ballistic missiles sub
8
Q
LHA
A
amphibious assault ship (general purpose)
9
Q
LHD
A
amphibious assault ship (multi purpose)
10
Q
LCC
A
amphibious command ship
11
Q
LPD
A
amphibious transport dock
12
Q
LPH
A
amphibious assault ship (helicopter)
13
Q
LSM
A
medium landing ship
14
Q
LKA
A
amphibious cargo ship
15
Q
LSD
A
dock landing ship
