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R 91 Charles de Gaulle CVN

Displacement: 40600tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 261.5m ; beam 64.36m; draught 8.43m
Aviation: max 40 aircraft; currently 8 Rafale, 14 Super Etendard SEM F2/F3, 2 Super Etendard F3 recce, 2 E2C Hawkeye, 2 SA-365F Dauphin, 1 or 2 Super Puma/Cougar
Armament: 1 SAAM (4 x 8 cell Sylver VLS with 32 Aster 15 SAM), 2 x 6 cell Sadral (12 Mistral SAM), 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 nuclear reactors 83000 shp; 27kts
Description: Built as a replacement for the Clémenceau class, the Charles de Gaulle is the first French attempt to build a nuclear carrier. Initially named Richelieu, the carrier was constructed  from November 24th, 1987 and launched in May 1994. From 1998 to 2000, she underwent sea trials before finally commisioning in 2001. Aircraft from the de Gaule flew combat missions from December the 20th, 2001 to June the 20th, 2002 against terrorist networks in Afghanistan.
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R 98 Clémenceau CV

Displacement: 32500tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 265m ; beam 51.20m; draught 7.5m
Aviation: typical 15 Super Etendard, 4 Etendard IV P(recce), 8 Crusader F-8P, 8 Alizé, 2 SA-365F Dauphin, 2 Super Frelon
Armament: 2 Crotale EDIR systems (52 missiles), 4 100mm guns, 5 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 steam turbines 126000 shp; 32kts
Description: Work started on these vessels in November 1955. Commissioned on November the 22nd, 1957. During thier long careers both units were extensively used to show the French flag and saw action during the crisis in Lebannon in the 1980s and in the Persian Gulf in 1991.
In 1966, both units were fitted to receive the F-8P Crusader and in 1985 the Crotale SAM self-defence system.
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R 97 Jeanne d'Arc CVH

Displacement: 13270tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 182m ; beam 24m; draught 8.56m
Aviation: 6(peacetime)/ 12(wartime) helicopters
Armament:2 100mm guns(CADAM mod 53) , 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 6 MM-38 Exocet
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 steam turbines 40000 shp; 26,5kts
Description: Initially named la Résolue, construction of the Jeanne d'Arc was authorised on March the 8th, 1957 and the ship was commissioned on June the 30th,1964. Her design is a mixture of both Colbert cruiser(hull and propulsion) and Clémenceau(weapons and equipment) class. At peacetime, she's used as a school ship for officers, and at wartime, her missions would be either ASW(Lynx helicopters) or landing ship with helicopters and troops.
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C 611 Colbert CG

Displacement: 11093tons(anti-air cruiser,1959-1969)/8517 tons (missile launcher cruiser 1969-1991) (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 180m ; beam 47m; draught 7.90m
Aviation:1 helicopter (HUP-2, Alouette II/III
Armament:16 127mm AA guns, 20 57mm mod 51 guns(AA version); 4 MM-38 Exocet, 1 Masurca SAM(48 missiles), 2 100mm AA guns, 12 57mm Mod 51 guns, 2 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns (CG version)
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 steam turbines; 25kts
Description: The Colbert is the second anti-air cruiser ever built in France. Commissionned on May the 5th, 1959, she was the Mediterranean fleet's flagship. In June 1967, she welcomes General de Gaulle onboard to sail him to Canada. Her only combat was in 1991 in the Persian Gulf, just before her decommission. She is now a museum ship at Bordeaux(South Western France).
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D 602 Suffren DDG

Displacement: 7380 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 158.6m ; beam 15.57m; draught 7.25m
Armament:1 Masurca SAM (48 missiles), 2 100mm mod 64 CADAM guns, 4 20 mm Oerlikon CAS guns, 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 4 MM-38 Exocet, 2 torpedo-launchers (10 L5 mod4 torpedoes)
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 diesel turbines 72500 shp; 29kts
Description: This class of ships was designed to provide close escort for Clémenceau-class carriers. Initially 5 units were scheduled, but funding was diverted in favor of submarines and F-8 Crusader interceptors and only 2 units were built. Originally fitted with 30mm guns, the ships were equipped with MM-38 Exocets, retrofitted Masurca, 20mm Oerlikon gun mounts in 1976. In 1984-1985, Masurca system was improved once again. From November 2001 to October 2003, the Duquesne was retrofitted to accomodate a flag officers staff of 10 persons.
A distinctive design the Suffren class ships have been used for state visits and have assisted allied efforts in the Balkans.
The Duquesne is now the only remaining vessel and acts as the flagship of amphibious group escort forces. It is able to act as short range ASW or medium range anti-surface ship.
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D 609 Aconit DD
Displacement: 3870 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 127m ; beam 13.4m; draught 5.8m
Armament:2 100mm guns, 2 20 mm Oerlikon CAS guns, 2 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 8 MM-40 Exocet, 2 torpedo-launchers (10 L5 mod4 torpedoes), 1 Malafon (ASROC) system with 13 missiles
Propulsion:1 shaft; 2 steam turbines 28650 shp; 27kts
Description: This unit was built as a response to the increased capabilities of submarines in the 1960s. It is considered as the last evolution of the T 47-class ASW destroyer.It carries the towed-array active sonar DUBV 43 and the Malafon ASW missile system, similar in concept to the US ASROC or Australian Ikara systems. This ship has been the last unable to accomodate an helicopter. In 1985, the original 305mm AS mortar was replaced by MM-40 launchers and the air search radar is replaced as well. In 1992, a further refit saw improvements made to the passive sensors and better communications facilities.

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D 610 Tourville (Type F67) DD
Displacement: 5885 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 152.75m ; beam 15.8m; draught 6.48m
Aviation: 2 WG 13 Lynx
Armament:2 100mm mod 68 CADAM guns, 2 20 mm Oerlikon mk 10 guns, 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 6 MM-38 Exocet, 2 torpedo-launchers (12 L5 mod4 torpedoes), 1 Crotale EDIR(8 missiles) system
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 steam turbines 54400 shp; 31.5kts
Description: This class represents an increase in French ASW capabilities. For the first time, 2 helicopters are embarked. Their main mission is the safety of French SSBNs. The Tourville design is a mixture of Aconit (weapons), Suffren and Duquesne (hull and propulsion) classes. The 3 Type F67 ships are the last of French Marine Nationale to have steam turbines (except for the nuclear-powered units).
The differents units have all been upgraded with better air defence and communication devices, especially following the lessons of Falklands/Malvinas conflict. In 1994, all were equipped with the Système de Lutte Anti Sous-Marins (ASW system) and Prairie-Masker.
Remaining units(2) can accomodate a staff of 30 persons and will be replaced by the 2 first Multi-Missions Frigates. The discarded Duguay-Trouin serves now as a spare stock.
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D 614 Cassard (Type F 70 AA) DDG

Displacement: 4950 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 139m; beam 14m; draught 6.5m
Aviation: 1 AS 565 SA Panther
Armament:1 100mm mod 68 CADAM guns, 2 20 mm Oerlikon mk 10 guns, 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 8 MM-38 Exocet, 2 torpedo-launchers (12 L5 mod4 torpedoes), 1 mk 13 launcher (40 SM-1 MR Standard missiles)Tartar system, 2 Sadral SAM (39 Mistral) missiles.
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 diesel turbines 42300 shp; 29.6kts
Description: The Cassard program was launched in 1972 to replace older Surcouf class. In 1978 the decision was taken to produce the vessels as a derivation of the Georges Leygues-ASW class. 7 units were scheduled, but financial reasons cut this to 4 and finally only 2 units were built because of United States' decision to stop the production of SM-1s. Tartar systems were picked from those equipping former Kersaint-class destroyers. The are the most sophisticated vessel of the Marine Nationale after the carrier Charles de Gaulle. The main role of the Cassard-class is to provide AAW escort for the carrier, with which they share the Senit-16 communication system. Although they can accomodate a towed-array sonar, this option has been discarded, so as the replacement of the Tartar system by the new Aster missiles. Both ships will be replaced by Horizon-class destroyers.
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D 616 Forbin (Horizon) DDG

Displacement: 7050 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 152.87m; beam 20.3m; draught 5.4m
Aviation: 1 NH-90
Armament:2 76mm OTO Melara 76/62 guns, 2 20 mm guns, 8 MM-40Exocet Block 3, 2 torpedo-launchers (10 Mu-90 Impact torpedoes), 1 Sylver VLS launcher (48/64 Aster 15/30 SAM), 1 Sadral SAM (6 Mistral) missiles.
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 diesel turbines; 29kts
Description: The Horizon Program is a joint European one, initially involving the United Kingdom, Italy and France. Starting in the 1980s, the program was was intended to have a much wider subscription but reconciling national differences was too difficult. In March 1999, United Kingdom, Italy and France agreed to launch the Horizon program, but in April 1999,United Kingdom announced its withdrawal. In October, Fance and Italy both agreed to keep the program alive. The UK Type 45 DDGs will still use the PAAMS missile system. A company, Horizon SAS was created with representatives from Italian Fincantieri and Finmeccanica and French Thalès and DCN.
Horizon destroyers are a mixture of Italian (nice structures) and French (stealth and modularity) designs. Propulsion is a mixture of diesel and gas. Armament will include the new generation of SAMs, and communication networks will be at the top standard.
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D 622 Kersaint (Type 47) DDG

Displacement: 3750 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 128m; beam 12m; draught 5m
Armament:6 57mm AA, 6 torpedo-launchers (12 L5 mod4 torpedoes), 1 mk 13 launcher (40 SM-1 MR Standard missiles)Tartar system, 1 ASW 305mm rocket laucher.
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 diesel turbines; 29kts
Description: The Kersaint is the 2nd ship of the great Surcouf class commissioned in 1956. Four of this class were involved in Operation Musketeer (Suez 1956) and Kersaint is credited with the shots (65) that damaged the Egyptian destroyer Ibrahim el Awal which was finally caught by the Israeli navy. From 1964 to 1965, the vessels of this class underwent refits that saw the addition of the Tartar SAM system.
Kersaint class had both anti-air and ASW missions. All ended their carreer either as artificial reefs or targets for weapons tests.
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D 627 Maille-Breze (Type 47) DD

Displacement: 3900 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 132m; beam 12m; draught 5m
Armament:2 100mm guns, 2 20mm guns, 6 torpedo-launchers (12 torpedoes), 1 Malafon (ASROC) system with 13 missiles, 1 ASW 305mm rocket laucher.
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 diesel turbines 63000shp; 32kts
Description: These 6 ships of the Surcouf class were all refitted to concentrate on ASW mission. To this purpose, they were all fitted with the Malafon (ASROC) system. Homeported at Brest, the Vauquelin had the task of protecting the transit of French SSBNs and sea lanes of communication. In 1959-1961, the D'Estrées was used as experimental platform for embarked helicopters of the Alouette type. The Du Chayla was part of French Task Force that enforced the naval embargo against Iraq in 1991. All the vessels have been retired and have ended their careers either as wavebreakers or targets for testings.
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D 633 Duperre (Type53 Mod) DD

D 633 Duperre (Type53 Mod) DD
Displacement: 3740 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 132m; beam 12m; draught 5m
Armament:1 100mm AA gun, 2 20mm AA guns, 2 torpedo-launchers (8 L5 torpedoes), 4 MM-38 Exocet
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 diesel turbines 63000shp; 32kts
Description: Initially, this evolution of the Surcouf class had to undertake anti-air protection of naval task forces. The first unit, the Duperré was however equipped with ASW weapons. Jauréguiberry, Forbin, La Bourdonnais took part to the Task Force Alpha which was in charge of the protection of nuclear testing area in the Pacific Ocean. Duperré and Forbin were the remaining units which accomodated improved equipments. All ended their carreer either as artificial reefs or targets for weapons tests.
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D 638 La Galissonniere (Type 56) DD

Displacement: 3750 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 128m; beam 12m; draught 5m
Aviation: 1 Alouette II/III helicopter
Armament:2 100mm AA gun, 2 20mm AA guns, 6 torpedo-launchers, 1 Malafon (ASROC) system,1 ASW mortar
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 diesel turbines 63000shp; 32kts
Description: La Galissonnière was the last of the Surcouf series. She was modified with a unique combination of different systems. Used mainly as a testing board between 1962 and 1983, she was the first ship to accomodate the Malafon ASW missile system with a range of 12000m (6.47 nm). She was also used for testing new concepts in the accomodation of embarked helicopters and in variable depth sonar development. In the wake of her assignment to the Brest naval station, she has been given the task to protect the transit of French SSBNs.
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D 642 Georges Leygues (Type F 70 ASW) DD

Displacement: 4750(D 644-D 646)/ 4830(D 640-D 643) tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 139m; beam 14m; draught 5.9(D 640)/5.86(D 641 and beyond)m
Aviation: 1 WG-13 Lynx(D 645-D 646)/ 2 WG-13 Lynx (D 640-D 644) helicopters
Armament:1 100mm AA gun, 2 20mm AA guns, 1 Crotale EDIR(26 missiles) system, 2 Simbad (4 Mistral missiles) systems, 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 4 MM-38 Exocet, 2 torpedoes launchers (10 L5mod 4 torpedoes). D 641 has 2 30mm Breda-Mauser guns instead of the 20mm guns, only 2 , and only 8 torpedoes. D 642 and D 643 have the same equipment as D 641 but they have 8 MM-40. D 644 comes back to the 2 20mm guns, D 645 has 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns and D 646 embarks 12 Mu-90 Impact torpedoes.
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 diesel turbines 52000shp, 2 gas turbines 28000; 30.5kts
Description: This class of ships is the primary ASW force of the Marine Nationale. The main taskings for these vessles are covering SSBNs transit zones and providing anti submarine defence for carrier groups. Development began in 1970 as a replacement for Maillé-Brézé class ships. Originally, 18 ships were scheduled but economy measures led to only 7 being eventually built. Their design incorporates lessons learned from the Tourville-class ships' first deployments. Differences between ships is explained by the fact that Toulon-based units don't have towed-array sonars, the Mediterranean sea being considered as to noisy for such equipment. These ships have taken part in all major commitments of the Marine Nationale since their introduction, from Lebannon to Yugoslavia. All the ships of the series but the Georges Leygues have been deeply modernized during their career. The Jean de Vienne was the first French ship to be fitted with the Prairie-Masker system, the Primauguet was the first to accomodate a towed-array sonar able to dive up to 700m(instead of 300m previously), the Lamotte-Picquet being the first to receive the Crotale EDIR system (able to attack sea-skimming missiles).All ships will soon be able to carry the new Mu-90 Impact torpedo (the D 646 is already fitted with these and both D 644 and D 645 will soon follow). The Georges Leygues was also retrofitted to serve as school ship alongside Jeanne d'Arc (R 97). all will be replaced by the new Multi-Missions Frigates.
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F 781 D'Estienne D'Orves (Type A 69) FF

Displacement: 1250(F 789-F790)/ 1300(F 791)/1330(F 792-F 793)/1410(F 794- F 797) tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 80m; beam 10.3m; draught 5.6m
Armament:1 100mm AA gun, 2 20mm AA guns,  4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 4 torpedoes launchers (4 L5mod 4 torpedoes), 1 Simbad (2 Mistral missiles) systems, 2(F 790-F 791)/4(F 792-F 799 MM-38 Exocet), 1 ASW rocket launcher(F 789-F 791). 
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 diesel turbines 6000(F 789-F 790, F 792-F 797)/ 7200(F 791)shp, 2 ;23.5(F 789-F 790, F 794-F 797)/ 25(F 791- F 793) kts
Description: This class of small ASW ships was initiated in 1969 according to the "Blue plan", which aimed at upgrading the French Navy's ASW capabilitiy. The goal was also to replace effectively some 32 ageing ships. 14 units were ordered in 1974 and 3 more soon followed. 3 similar ships were sold to Argentina in September 1978. These are simple and solid ships. They are able to effectively attack submarines operating between depths of 6 to 300m with their rockect launchers. Cheap and easy to keep up, these ships sail an average of 160 days a year.  The oldest units original equipments have been replaced by more modern devices between 1989 and 1999. They can be used as scouting ship for major task forces.
These ships will be replaced between 2010 and 2016 by the new class of Multi-Mission Frigates.     
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F 730 Floreal FF
Displacement: 2950 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 93.5m; beam 14m; draught 4.4m
Aviation: 1 Alouette III or 1 Panther (except for Prairial and Vendémiaire which accomodate an Alouette III since 2003) 
Armament:1 100mm AA gun, 2 20mm AA guns, 1 Simbad (2 Mistral missiles) system (optional), 2 MM-38 Exocet. 
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 diesel turbines 8800 shp, 20 kts
Description: These are lightly armed and armored frigates intended for patroling in the economic zones. They can also perform police duties. The basic idea was to replace the A-69 ships by even cheaper ships in their monitoring duties. For the first time, warships were built according to civilian standards. Weapons and main systems are picked from decommissioned ships. F 734 Vendémiaire is currently operating against terror networks in the Arabian sea as part of Task Force 150.  
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F 710 La Fayette FFG

Displacement: 3280 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 124.2m; beam 15.4m; draught 5.85m
Aviation: 1 Panther  
Armament:1 100mm AA gun, 2 20mm AA guns, 1 Crotale (24 missiles) system, 8 MM-38 Exocet. 
Propulsion:2 shafts; 4 diesel turbines 17600 shp, 23.5kts
Description: This program begins in the 80es, with the Marine Nationale's wish to have light frigates to replace former T-47 class ships. Their mission is to act as scout and anti-surface ship. The hull is made a a mixture of glas and resin, which leads to a reduction of IR emissions. Designed with smooth angles (10° declivity), its RCS is reduced to a minimum. Propellers are shaped in a way that Prairie-Masker system has been judged useless for this class of ships.The main point that has been stressed on is survivability. The gun's turret has been shaped to keep with stealth. A couple of stabilizers prevent the ship from loosing it even with a sea level 6. La Fayette class frigates will be the first units to accomodate the new NH-90 helicopter. Taiwan is also operating 6 La Fayette frigates. 
        
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P 400 Super Patra FAC-Patrol

P 400 Super Patra FAC-Patrol
Displacement: 470/477 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 54.6m; beam 8m; draught 2.77m
Armament:1 40mm Bofors gun, 1 20mm Giat F2 gun, 2 AA 52 7.5mm squad assault weapons
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 diesel turbines 8000 shp, 23 kts
Description: These patrol craft are designed for monitoring economic zones, fisheries' police, support to forces based on islands, maritime assistance and medical evacuation and fight against drugs traffics. 12 units were scheduled, in 2 different versions, one for public services and the other for combat(equipped with Exocets). 10 units were eventually ordered, and similar ships have been built for Gabon (2) and Oman (3). The building experienced some delays because problems with the propulsion. Attempts to make these ships ASW-capable failed. The communication devices are currently undergoing modernization.
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L 9021 Ouragan LSD

Displacement: 8500 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 149m; beam 23m; draught 5.4m
Aviation: 2 Super Frelons/ 4 Super Pumas
Troops: 470
Armament:2 Simbad (Mistral missiles) systems, 2 40mm guns, 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 diesel turbines 8600 shp, 17kts
Description: These are amphibious assault ships. Their mission is to bring to the shore a large force by air (helicopters) or by sea (landing barges). The dock can be partially imerged to allow barges' operation. A commanding post is in each unit to allow forces' coordination. Although these ships priimary mission is to land forces on enemy's beaches, it can also be used for logistics and support to populations encountering difficulties (refugees, Westerners caught among civil wars...) or to reinforce troops' deployment overseas. They are to be replaced by the new Mistral-class LPDs by 2005-2006.
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L 9030 Champlain LSM

Displacement: 8500 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 80m; beam 13m; draught 3m
Aviation: medium helicopters
Troops: 1 motorized riflemen company (138 men + 12 vehicles)
Armament:2 81mm mortars, 2 40mm guns, 2 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 diesel turbines 3600 shp, 16kts
Description: This class of ship were originally designed to beach a motorized riflemen company. It carries 2 light barges of the LCVP-class. It now serves as logistics ships, but can also perform humanitarian missions.
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L9011 Foudre LSD

Displacement: 12000 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 168m; beam 23.5m; draught 5.2m
Aviation:4 Super-Puma/2 Super-Frelon helicopters
Troops: 470 persons
Armament:2 20mm guns(originally), 1 40mm guns(originally), 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 3 Simbad (6 Mistral missiles), 3 30mm Breda-Mauser guns(current- Sirroco's original configuration).
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 diesel turbines 20800 shp, 21kts
Description: These ships are an improved version of the Ouragan class. They can beach a battalion of 470 persons and 100 vehicles(22 armored) on an "unprepared" beach (hostile conditions). Three of these vessels could beach a whole mechanized regiment(22 MBTs, 44 light recce tanks, 22 APCs, 41 scout vehicles (16 anti-armor equipped), 54 medium trucks, 15 light trucks, 5 fuel trucks, 2 support trucks, 6 120mm mortars, 67 trails (3300 tons in overall). Their main missions are also forces' support and humanitarian activities.
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L 9013 Mistral LPD

Displacement: 21500 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 200m; beam 32m; draught ?m
Aviation:16 Tiger AH/NH-90 helicopters
Troops: 450/700 persons
Armament:?
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 electric turbines; 18.8kts
Description: This new class of ship will be a replacement for the Ouragan class which is ageing. According to the French designation, these are Batiments de Projection et de Commandement(BPC, Amphibious and Command Ship). Although their delivery date approaches (Mistral's forepart has been put to water in January 2004), little is known about their specifications. Their missions however will be exactly the same as other French amphibious ships: forces' landing and support and humanitarian duties. The building of 2 more Mistral-class ships has been temporarily been delayed in favor of the funding for a second carrier. A modified version of this design is under consideration for the Royal Australian Navy.
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M 641 Eridan (Tripartite) MCH

Displacement: 610/615 tons (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 51.5m; beam 8.9m; draught 3.8m
Armament:1 20mm gun, 2 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 2 ANFI 52 7.5mm squad assault weapons
Propulsion:1 shafts; 1 diesel turbines 1870 shp; 13.8kts
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In April 1974, France proposes to Belgium and Netherlands to build common minehunters. Programis officially launched on April the 28th, 1975. Belgium (10 units) was in charge of electric devices, Netherlands (15 units) of propulsion, and France (15 units) of mine hunt systems.France ordered only 10 units, but after the decommission of Circé-class ships in 1997, France bought 3 Belgian units. Indonesia (2 units bought on March the 29th), Egypt(2 ships bought on January the 17th 1985) and Pakistan (3 ships) also use these ships. Hulled with composite glass-resin, these vessels are without magnetic signature. Mines are tracked thanks to a soar, and are destroyed either by divers or remote-controlled robot. French units are currently undergoing modernization with improved detection devices.
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A 607 Meuse AFS
Displacement: 17800 tons(A 629-A 607),17900 (A 608-A 631) (full load)
Dimensions: overall length 157.2m; beam 21.2m; draught 8.65m
Aviation: Alouette/ Dauphin/ Lynx
Armament:1 Simbad (Mistral missiles) systems(3 for A 608 and beyond), 1 40mm guns, 4 M2HB Browning 12.7mm heavy machine-guns, 2 20mm Oerlikon guns (none for A 608 and beyond)
Propulsion:2 shafts; 2 diesel turbines 20000 shp, 19kts
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Afloat support ships are essential to naval task forces' operations. In 1972, French Marine Nationale asked for the building of a new class of tankers/ replenishment vessels. 5 units were built, 3 of them being called Batiments de Commandement et de Ravitaillement (BCR: Command and Replenishment ships): Marne(A 630), Somme(A 631) and Var(A 608) are able to embark a staff of 70 persons. This class is able to perform both UNREP and VERTREP thanks to its helicopters. These ships can transfer 1000m3 of liquids per hour and 11tons of solids in 30minutes. It carries 10000 tons of oil, 500tons of kerosen, 130 tons of distilled water, 170 of food, 50tons spares and 150 tons ammo. Not less than 3 ships can be replenished at the same time (one per side and one at the back).
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