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Charles de Gaulle

IOC: 2001
Total Production: 1
Origin: France

Contractor/s: DCNS

Description: The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier has been designed to carry up to 40 aircraft between E-2C, Super Etendard, Rafale M, AS565 and NH90. The Senit combat system provides the ship with the capability to track up to 2,000 targets. The SAAM comprising the ASTER 15 missile and the Arabel fire control radar is the main self-defense system against airborne attacks. The ship is powered by two K15 pressurized water nuclear reactors.

The Charles de Gaulle nuclear aircraft carrier features reduced radar cross section (stealth), integrated weapon systems and sensors, and hardened structures for improved survivability against weapon impact. Employing its aircraft the Charles de Gaulle will be able to perform land attack, nuclear deterrent and anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare missions. In addition, this ship will act as the cornerstone of the French naval forces.

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:: Specifications ::

Crew: 1,959

Dimensions
Beam: 65 meter
Length: 262 meter

Power
Total Combined Power: 80,000 shp (59,680 kW)

Speed
Top Speed: 13.9 mps (27.0 knot)

Time
Mission Endurance: 45 day

Weight
Full Displacement: 40,600 ton

:: News ::

There are 13 news between
13 Nov 2003
and
5 Oct 2012

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French Navy Qualifies AM39 Exocet Anti-Ship Missile on Rafale M EADS, DCNS and Rohde & Schwarz Receive Go-Ahead to Implement RIFAN Stage 2 for French Navy DCNS Completes Charles de Gaulle Refit and Upgrade Rafale Standard F3 Achieves Operational Qualification DCN wins five-year €287m contract to support CVN Charles de Gaulle Full Range of Rafale M Weapons Tested on Charles de Gaulle SAAM-FR Validated after First Salvo Firing from Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier French MoD Launches Second Aircraft Carrier Design Phase Scalp EG Integration on Rafale Completed Rafale F1 Cleared for Operational Service

:: Operators ::

Operators
	Country	Items	Country	Items
	France	1

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:: Related Equipment ::

Related Equipment
		Qty
	AEW&C, ISR & EW Aircraft
	E-2C Hawkeye	x4
	Rocket & Missile Launchers
	Sylver	x4
	Ship Air Defense Systems
	SAAM
	Ship Sensors
	Arabel
	Strike & Fighter Aircraft
	Rafale M	x36
	Surface-to-Air Missiles
	Aster 15	x32
	Mistral	x12
	Tactical Support Helicopters
	NH90 NFH

:: Ship Listing ::

Ship Listing
	Serial	Ship's Name	Flag	Keel Laying	Launch Date	Commissioning	Decommissioning
	R91	Charles de Gaulle		-	-	2001	-

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2 Dec 2006
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:: Notes & Resources ::

Last Updated:
Saturday, February 2, 2013

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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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