MilitaryCharles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier
Aircraft Carrierconfirmed
The Charles de Gaulle (R91) is the flagship of the French Navy and the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the United States. It carries up to 40 aircraft including Rafale M fighters and E-2C Hawkeye early warning aircraft.
Specifications
| Type | Aircraft Carrier |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | DCNS (Naval Group) |
| Introduced | 2001 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 999,999 |
| Weight | 42,500 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Crew | 1,950 |
History
Construction began 1989, commissioned 2001. Named after Charles de Gaulle. Has participated in operations in Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq, and Syria. A replacement carrier (PA-NG) is planned for the 2040s.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | confirmed |
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