Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier R91
FS Charles de Gaulle (R91)
Aircraft Carrier French Navy France
Description
The Charles de Gaulle (R 91) is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier currently in service with the French Navy. She stands as the first French-produced nuclear-powered surface craft ever and features a variety of modern high-tech systems that make her major player on the global stage. She fields the powerful naval variant of the Dassault Rafale (known by the designation of "Rafale M") and can also sport a variety of other specialized aircraft and helicopters as needed. The Charles de Gaulle (or "CDG") is the current flagship of the French Navy - also known as the "Marine Nationale".
Charles de Gaulle Class Aircraft Carrier variants:
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Specifications
Dimensions | Displacement |
- Length: 304,5m - 857ft - Width: 37m - 121,4ft |
43,000 tonnes |
Beam | Draught |
858 ft | 30.9 ft |
Aircraft | Crew |
40 | 1950 |
Class | Date of service |
NA | 2001 |
Country Manufacturer | Country operators |
France | France |
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