10. Type 22 Houbei Class attack catamaran
Stealthy wave piercing hulls define the Type 22, but it's rumored they're unstable in rough seas.
That problem is minimized when the craft picks up speed, delivering its two missile launchers to coastal waters at speeds up to 44 mph.
These ships are part of a three pronged response to U.S. forces that also includes diesel electric submarines and precise ballistic missiles.
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