Ship Classes

# Ship Acronym Classification

The following are basic classifications of ship. These initials / acronyms are used on the Ship Sign used to make ships. Sign dictates weight limits and weapons limits per class/type once vehicle is activated. While not a guide to building such ships, they will explain maximum length, maximum number of minecraft blocks, and height each type is restricted too.

## Small Craft

All have these limits max blocks = 5000, max length = 60, spawn level 1

### PC

PC (patrol craft)...Basic ship typically, with low caliber weapons typically no more than 1 medium gun such as a 3 inch gun.

### PT

PT (torpedo boat)...Typical small ship with primary weapons are 2-6 torpedoes, with 40mm or 20mm guns as secondary armaments.

### PG

PG (gun boat)...Typically armed with more multiple 3 inch guns, combination of 40mm and 20mm guns as secondary armaments.

## Frigate Types Ships

Small combatant type ships, built with the max of 8000 blocks, max length = 80m, spawn level 2

### K

K (corvette) .... Considered to be lighter version (weight and firepower) from a Frigate & Destroyer Escort.
These ships are armed with anti-submarine weapons and 3 inch guns.
Corvettes are typically used in supporting convoys, but not a common due to their weak firepower and speed.

### PF

PF (patrol frigate)... Patrol Frigate, typically armed lighter weapons than a Corvette, however larger than PG/PTs.

## Destroyers

Primary escort vessel, used anti-air, anti-submarine, and anti-surface operations. However, there are limits to handling large combatants.

### DE

DE (destroyer escort).... A slow long-range escort ship for cargo vessels, with limited anti-submarine/air/surface capabilities. They typically use 3 inch guns (rarely limited number of 5 inch cannons), depth charges, K-Guns and 40mm/20mm anti-air weapons.
Diesel powered, the typically DE is built with max of 15000 blocks, max length 100, spawn level 3

### DD

DD (destroyer) ... Primary fleet escort ship, with array of anti-surface/submarine/anti-aircraft capabilities.
Typically, they employ a large array of torpedoes with number of cannons no larger than 5 inch in caliber. Depth Charges, K-Guns, and large array of 40mm/20mm anti-air weapons.Destroyers have the maximum 20,000 blocks, max dimension 180, spawn level 4

## Cruisers

Long range ships, with medium size cannons and armor. They tend to act as flag ships for small Task Forces as well support vessels for large. Many types of cruisers are have specialties in their roles in the fleet.
Typically, cruisers can be used as Task Force flagships, however they are not used in anti-submarine warfare
They are built with the max 30000 blocks, max length 200, spawn level 5

### CL

CL (light cruiser) ... Primary a large scout vessel, these vessels typically employ guns upwards to 6 inch cannons, and array 5 inch cannons and 40mm/20mm anti-air weapons. However, some light cruiser classes are specialized in anti-aircraft warfare, while not as well armed for anti-surface and not able to be used against submarines.

### CA

CA (Heavy Cruiser)... Generalist of Cruisers, typically armed with 8 inch cannons, with array of 5 inch guns, with array of lighter 40/20 mm guns. They have modest armor in comparison to light cruisers, usually are employed protect important larger combatants such as Aircraft Carriers or Battleships. They also can be used in convoy hunting, but usually not alone.

### BC

BC (or CB, Battle Cruiser)....Largest of the cruiser types, with Battleship cannons. Intended as hunter ships, supporting Battleships or operating alone. They are typically built with cruiser armor, with battleship guns. They sometimes have strong anti-aircraft weaponry, and modest speed. Battlecruisers typically were known for speed and firepower, at expense of good armor protection. Not typically designed to fight other modern Battleships with larger caliber guns than itself.

M

M (Monitor)....Coastal defense vessel, with large caliber cannons, some similar sizes found on Battleships. Typically these ships are not large depending on their priority, while some smaller monitors are restricted to river work with medium size cannons and assortment of guns. Coast operating ships are larger, have flatter hulls for coastline work. Modestly armored, large caliber guns are very few due to the size limits.
Constructed typically to max of 45000 blocks, max length dimension 250, spawn level 6.

## CVE

CVE (escort carrier) ....Smallest of aircraft carriers, used in escort of small task forces or convoy of freighters. They employ few planes, many with limited anti-submarine depth charges and bombs. They are typically built on hull of a mass produced freighters.
Typically slow, powered by diesel or low powered boilers, with spare of anti-aircraft weapons
 Constructed at the max of 80000 blocks, max dimension 280, spawn level 7

CV
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CV (aircraft carrier)....primary force projection ship, a mobile airport for fighter and torpedo plane / bombers. Typically armed with large array of anti-aircraft weapons. Some are built from hulls of cruisers to battleship, but have their own unique hull. They have modest speeds. Construction max of 120000 blocks, max length 300, spawn level 8

BB
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BB (battleship)...largest of the surface combatants, bristling typically with largest guns available (16 inch to 18 inch Cannons (rare)). They can be armed with extensive armor protection from torpedoes, ship cannons, and slow to moderate speed. They were largely obsoleted by advent of radar and aircraft deployed by aircraft carriers.