Charles de Gaulle (R91)
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: DCNS (now Naval Group)
First Deployed: 2001
Overview
Flagship of the French Navy and the only nuclear-powered carrier outside the US Navy. Equipped with CATOBAR system using C13-3 steam catapults. Carries Rafale M fighters and E-2C Hawkeye AEW aircraft. Extensively deployed in combat operations worldwide.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 64.36 m flight deck |
|---|---|
| crew | 1,350 + 600 air wing |
| radar | DRBJ-11B 3D, Arabel fire control |
| range | Unlimited nuclear |
| speed | 27 knots |
| length | 261.5 m |
| propulsion | 2 K15 nuclear reactors, 76,200 shp |
| displacement | 42,500 tonnes full load |
| launch_system | 2x C13-3 steam catapults, 3 arresting wires |
| aircraft_capacity | 40 aircraft |
Operators
- France (Marine Nationale)
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