Successful Corvettes from Kiel and Karlskrona
Article Abstract:
A historical review of small warships called corvettes is given. Used more frequently in the late 18th and early 19th century by France and England, these types of ships are seeing more use by smaller countries like Malaysia and Colombia.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2001
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Composite technology for special navy applications
Article Abstract:
Information regarding the use of composite materials by both HDW Group and it's partner Kockums in their naval programmes is discussed. Composite materials are more reliable, cost effective, and increase a ships longevity.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2001
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Mine counter-measure systems
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Information regarding HDW Group line of naval minesweeping ships is given. An overview of the Kcockums MCM system, the landsort and styro system, as well as the SAM minesweeping system are given.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2001
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