Navy Frigate Quiz

Trivia quiz on Frigate:

What is the origin of the word “frigate”?
(a) French
(b) Spanish
(c) German
(d) Italian

Answer. (a)

How many guns did a typical frigate carry during the 18th century?
(a) 20-30
(b) 30-40
(c) 40-50
(d) 50-60

Answer. (b)

Which Navy operated the Knox class?
(a) United States Navy
(b) Royal Navy
(c) Russian Navy
(d) Chinese Navy

Answer. (a)

What is the typical role of a frigate in naval operations?
(a) Carrying out amphibious assaults and supporting ground forces.
(b) Conducting anti-submarine warfare and protecting naval assets.
(c) Engaging in long-range missile strikes against enemy targets.

Answer. (b)

Which class of frigates is currently used by the French Navy?
(a) La Fayette-class frigates
(b) Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates
(c) Arleigh Burke-class frigates
(d) Type 23-class frigates

Answer. (a)

Which country is providing the frigates for the Philippine Navy?
(a) United States
(b) China
(c) Japan
(d) South Korea

Answer. (d)

What is the most commonly used fuel for propulsion in frigates?
(a) Diesel
(b) Natural gas
(c) Heavy fuel oil
(d) Nuclear

Answer. (a)

Which class of frigates is currently used by the People’s Liberation Army Navy, China?
(a) Type 054A frigates
(b) Type 052D frigates
(c) Type 056 frigates
(d) Type 051C frigates

Answer. (b)

What is the displacement of a typical frigate?
(a) 2,000-3,000 tons
(b) 3,000-4,000 tons
(c) 4,000-5,000 tons
(d) 5,000-6,000 tons

Answer. (b)

Which frigate class is the most numerous in the world?
(a) Oliver Hazard Perry-class
(b) Leander-class
(c) Ticonderoga-class
(d) Arleigh Burke-class

Answer. (d)

How many Knox-class frigates were built?
(a) 12
(b) 32
(c) 50
(d) 75

Answer. (b)

Which French Frigate is known for its stealth capabilities and advanced technology?
(a) Horizon-class frigate
(b) Aquitaine-class frigate
(c) Floréal-class frigate
(d) Cassard-class frigate

Answer. (b)

What is the primary function of the Frigate’s flight deck?
(a) Aircraft takeoff and landing
(b) Crew recreation area
(c) Missile launch platform
(d) Storage area for small boats

Answer. (a)

Which naval power was known for extensively using war frigates during the Age of Sail?
(a) Great Britain
(b) France
(c) Spain
(d) Netherlands

Answer. (a)

Which Chinese frigate class is known for its stealth features and advanced missile systems?
(a) Type 054A frigates
(b) Type 056 frigates
(c) Type 055 frigates
(d) Type 053H3 frigates

Answer. (c)

What is the role of a frigate in modern naval warfare?
(a) Submarine hunting
(b) Air defense
(c) Escorting larger ships
(d) All of the above

Answer. (d)

Which was the first to use gas turbine engines?
(a) Leander-class
(b) Knox-class
(c) Oliver Hazard Perry-class
(d) River-class

Answer. (c)

Which country operates the Halifax-class?
(a) United States
(b) Canada
(c) United Kingdom
(d) France

Answer. (b)

Which country operates the Köln-class?
(a) Germany
(b) Netherlands
(c) Sweden
(d) United States

Answer. (a)

Which country operates the FREMM-class?
(a) France
(b) Italy
(c) Germany
(d) Spain

Answer. (b)

Which of the following best describes a frigate?
(a) A large, heavily armed warship designed for long-range naval engagements.
(b) A small, fast warship primarily used for coastal defense and escort duties.
(c) An aircraft carrier capable of launching and recovering fixed-wing aircraft.

Answer. (b)

What is the purpose of fuel bunkers on a frigate?
(a) Crew accommodation
(b) Ammunition storage
(c) Fuel storage
(d) Cargo transport

Answer. (c)

Which Navy operated the first Frigate in history, named “Consent”?
(a) French Navy
(b) British Navy
(c) Spanish Navy
(d) Portuguese Navy

Answer. (b)

What was the typical armament of a war frigate during the Age of Sail?
(a) Cannons and muskets
(b) Torpedoes and rockets
(c) Machine guns and artillery
(d) Ballistae and catapults

Answer. (a)

Which Frigate is the backbone of the United States Navy’s surface fleet?
(a) Arleigh Burke-class
(b) Ticonderoga-class
(c) Zumwalt-class
(d) Freedom-class

Answer. (a)

Which country designed and developed the Type 26 frigate?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) France
(d) Russia

Answer. (b)

What is the name of the frigate class currently acquired by the Philippine Navy?
(a) Jose Rizal-class frigate
(b) Malvar-class frigate
(c) Magellan-class frigate
(d) Lapu-Lapu-class frigate

Answer. (a)

What was the primary purpose of a war frigate during the Age of Sail?
(a) Merchant ship escort
(b) Pirate hunting
(c) Naval warfare
(d) Exploration and discovery

Answer. (c)

Which country developed the Type 31?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) France
(d) Russia

Answer. (b)

Which area of a frigate is typically called the “main deck”?
(a) Uppermost deck
(b) Lowermost deck
(c) Midship deck
(d) Bow deck

Answer. (c)

How many Köln-class frigates were built for the German Navy?
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 8

Answer. (c)

What is the primary role of the Type 31?
(a) Anti-submarine warfare
(b) Air defense operations
(c) Mine countermeasures
(d) Amphibious assault support

Answer. (a)

How many Halifax-class frigates are currently in service with the Royal Canadian Navy?
(a) 4
(b) 8
(c) 12
(d) 16

Answer. (c)

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