2007-02-24 12:24:44 · 3 answers · asked by Johnny Guano 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
a frigate is what they used to call a destroyer escort, its a smaller version of a destroyer, but its mission is anti-submarine warfare, in short the DE's (Destroyer Escorts) would be the point man of a fleet squadron, for submarine detection and also the last of the squadron also for submarine detection, they are armed with sophisticated sonor detection arrays, as well as heli-borne platforms to perform anti-sub detection and warfare, they are also armed with rocket powered torpedoes, anti-aircraft missiles and a gun for shore support, some older models also have torpedo tube launchers like in the older days. but essentially they are the anti-submarine element for a combat fleet.
2007-02-24 12:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by silver lining 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
frigate- any of various types of modern naval vessels ranging in size from a destroyer escort to a cruiser, frequently armed with guided missiles and used for aircraft carrier escort duty, shore bombardment, and miscellaneous combat functions.
destroyer- a fast, relatively small, warship armed mainly with 5-in. (13-cm) guns.
2007-02-24 12:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A frigate is smaller, and has a helicopter deck.
A destroyer has more armaments, and greater firing range.
2007-02-24 12:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋