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What is a ‘networked’ ship ?

Please? Somebody? 2001:8003:3082:F500:EDAE:4B0E:FFB9:6D7B (talk) 08:39, 30 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

WP:LMGTFY: ["us navy networked ships"] and this is this first item returned by the search, which is also the answer to your question. - wolf 18:15, 30 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

LCS classification

Would it not be more accurate to describe the ships as similar to frigates in other navies? LCS are quite a bit larger than most true corvettes. For example, the Russian Steregushchiy-class corvettes are considered frigates by NATO, due to their size; Steregushchiys displace over 1200 tons less than either LCS class. GoldUSA (talk) 22:02, 22 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Warship classification is more than just size alone, it includes the weapon systems (including the radars, sonars, and combat system) and role.

While in terms of size the LCS are comparable to light frigates (La Fayette, Mogami, etc.), in terms of armament and sensors they are closer to corvettes (Braunschweig, Type 056A, etc.), while their deployments are closer to those of offshore patrol vessels. They do not fit well in the classic corvette-frigate-destroyer-cruiser system (that is already not as consistent as it appears on the surface).

Steregushchiy is a much more heavily armed warship, especially for her size, thus straddles the corvette/frigate line. Beachedwhale1945 (talk) 17:06, 28 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]