Patrol boat
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A patrol boat is a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defence, border security, or law enforcement. However, large size patrol vessels are also operated by multiple navies an
Fateh, a Diciotti-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) in service with the Iraqi Navy
Zhaotou-class cutter, the largest patrol vessel class in the world, in service with the China Coast Guard
Kawachi, a patrol boat in service with the Osaka Prefectural Police
A Vietnam People's Navy TT-400TP midsize patrol boat. It is equipped with a 76mm naval gun, hence being designated as a gunboat in Vietnamese service.
Corvette
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A corvette is a small warship. It is traditionally the smallest class of vessel considered to be rated a warship. The warship class above the corvette is that of the frigate, while the class below was
The Tarantul class and its variants are the most widely used corvettes in the 21st century.
The 294 Flower-class corvettes of the Second World War might be the best known type.
A corvette in the Trianon model collection
French steam corvette Dupleix (1856–1887)