Charles de Gaulle
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2001
Total Production : 1
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles de Gaulle | Active | 2001 | 1 |
Charles de Gaulle
Group : Aircraft Carriers
Status : Active
Origin : 
France
Contractor : Naval Group
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2001
Total Production : 1
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.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Active | 1 |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1959 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Beam | 65 meter | |
| Length | 262 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Full Displacement | 40,600 ton | |
| Power | ||
| Total Combined Power | 80,000 shp | |
| Speed | ||
| Top Speed | 27 knot | |
| Time | ||
| Mission Endurance | 45 day | |
Gear
Listing
| Ship | Status | Com | Decom |
|---|---|---|---|
| R91 Charles de Gaulle |
Active | 2001 |
News
The President of the Republic announced the launch of studies for the replacement of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier by a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier by 2038.
On 2 May 2017, the DGA (French Defence Procurement Agency) awarded the contract to renovate three of the five La Fayette-class Frigates (FLF) currently in service with the
As part of contracts awarded by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), DCNS has selected Thales to equip the French Navy's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and the
Sagem (Safran), the European leader in navigation systems and technologies, has won a contract from French defense procurement agency DGA as prime contractor for the modernization
FRENCH NAVY QUALIFIES MBDA'S EXOCET AM39 ON RAFALE On the 20th September afternoon, the French Navy has performed an operational evaluation firing of an Exocet AM39 from the Rafale M27.
After having been awarded the RIFAN (Réseau IP de la Force Aéronavale) stage 2 contract in 2008 and completed the preliminary design phase, EADS Defence & Security as prime
Charles de Gaulle refit and upgrade : An exceptional shipyard project completed on time The CVN Charles de Gaulle refit and upgrade was completed on 1 December 2008.
The General Delegation for Armaments (DGA) has delivered on 1 July 2008 as the qualification of the totally versatile version of the Rafale aircraft, called the standard "F3".
On 19 December 2006, DCN signed a contract worth €287 million with the French Navy's Fleet Support Service (SSF) to provide through-life support services for the Charles
From the 1st to the 15th December 2005, MBDA carried out a flight trials campaign , under the direction of Dassault Aviation, of the full range of the the naval Rafale's
A first salvo firing of two Aster 15 missiles was successfully carried out from the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during a training exercise off the eastern
The French Minister of Defense, Michele Alliot-Marie, announced the green light for the design phase of French Navy's second aircraft carrier, also known as PA2.
Photo Gallery
February 2025
French Navy's aircraft carrier and frigates
October 2018
French Navy Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier
September 2012
French Navy Charles de Gaulle on September 18, 2012
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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