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{{subpages}} A '''warship''' is a vessel built to take an active part in [[naval warfare]], carrying out missions principally including [[anti-surface warfare]], [[anti-air warfare]], [[anti-submarine warfare]] and [[land attack]]. While technically warships, vessels purpose-built for [[mine warfare]] and [[amphibious warfare]] have defensive weapons only. The term "man o'war" has been used historically for worships, but does not imply a purpose-built design. Underlying design is important in modern warships; there is a delicate argument for certain escorts that are built on merchant hulls but still have some purpose-built features. Not all naval ships that engage in combat are warships, such as armed merchant cruisers or early pirate vessels. Modern warships also have extensive electronics systems for [[target acquisition]], [[fire control (military)|fire control]], and defensive [[electronic warfare]], as well as for [[navigation]] and [[telecommunications network|communications]]. The major modern types of warships are of the types: {{r|Aircraft carrier}} {{r|Cruiser}} {{r|Destroyer}} {{r|Ocean escort}} {{r|Fast attack craft}} {{r|Submarine}} Historical types of warships included: {{r|Battleship}} {{r|Battlecruiser}} {{r|Frigate}} {{r|Trireme}} {{r|Monitor}}

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