The standard reference work of the world's navies, this seventy-third annual edition of Jane's Fighting Ships offers detailed, systematically arranged information on every major warship, patrol craft and auxiliary afloat in naval service. Illustrated throughout, each entry provides up-to-date data on displacement, dimensions, machinery, armament, performance and crew complement, complemented by silhouettes and photographs for easy identification. Includes country-by-country overview, general index and advertisements.