Military● Low1h ago · Nov 6, 2026, 10:33 AM
How a French frigate’s radical bow design makes for smooth sailing
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The inverted bow on the new FDI frigates makes for better seakeeping, said the former French Navy captain who commanded the lead ship of the class during sea trials.
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