Wednesday, 21 December 2011

French Aircraft Carrier, Charles de Gaulle.

The French Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91).

Propulsion, 2 water cooled nuclear reactors

Speed, 27 knots.

Aircraft carried on board. 28-40 aircraft including Rafale M multi-role fighters, Super Etendard strike planes, E-2 Hawkeyes and SA365 Dolphin helicopters.
This is the Charles de Gaulle launching and landing it's aircraft during the air strikes against Libya.

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