2007-06-01 06:50:16 · 7 answers · asked by Elmer Stud 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
BB is a Battleship. In its time was the most powerful warship on the water, affordable only to very powerful nations, and was used as a means to project naval power.
CVN is a nuclear powered Aircraft Carrier. In WWII the aircraft carrier supplanted the battleship as the most powerful warship because of its ability to strike targets at a much greater range than the battleship.
2007-06-01 07:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mike W 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A ship class of BB indicates a Battleship. A CVN is a nuclear powered aircraft carrier.
2007-06-01 06:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jolly 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
BB - Battleship!
CVN - Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier!
2007-06-01 07:22:51 · answer #3 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BBs are battleships and there is only one still commissioned: The USS ARIZONA. They also didn't have a flat deck capable of launching fighter planes. but they did have really really big guns.
CVNs are nuclear powered Aircraft carriers. Smaller guns, aircraft and are all still currently Operating in the Fleet.
2007-06-01 08:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BB designates a battleship.
CV indicates an aircraft carrier, the N part indicates it is nuclear powered.
2007-06-01 06:53:40 · answer #5 · answered by Randysaurus 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
BB= Battleship
CVN= Nuclear powered aircraft carrier
DD = destroyer
DDG = guided missile destroyer
BC = battle cruiser (WW 2)
CC= cruiser
CCL = light cruiser (WW 2 era)
CCG = guided missile cruiser
SSN= nuclear powered submarine
CVE = escort carrier (WW 2 era)
CVL = light aircraft carrier (WW 2 era)
FF= Frigate
FFG = Guided missile frigate
DDE = destroyer escort (WW 2 era)
That is all off the top of my head. I am sure there are plenty more.
2007-06-01 06:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by Pooky Bear the Sensitive 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thanks Mike great info!
2007-06-01 06:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋