Post; French carrier Charles De Gaulle

the_13th_redneck · February 1st, 2005

Source:
http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/2003127.asp

Basically an article on how not to build an aircraft carrier... i.e. like the De Gaulle.
It's a good read so I recommend you go through it. It's not a very long article either.

On the other hand, other articles haven't repeated these sentiments. Maybe they finally did iron out the problems. However, for future carriers it seems the French are more interested in adopting a British design. The British have some on the drawing board and the French want in on it.

Actually I found a 1999 Dutch source:
http://www.antenna.nl/wise/index.htm.../505/4972.html

But that's 1999.

February 1st, 2005
the_13th_redneck No Chance Outside Gear	Post; French carrier Charles De Gaulle Source: http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/2003127.asp Basically an article on how not to build an aircraft carrier... i.e. like the De Gaulle. It's a good read so I recommend you go through it. It's not a very long article either. On the other hand, other articles haven't repeated these sentiments. Maybe they finally did iron out the problems. However, for future carriers it seems the French are more interested in adopting a British design. The British have some on the drawing board and the French want in on it. Actually I found a 1999 Dutch source: http://www.antenna.nl/wise/index.htm.../505/4972.html But that's 1999. __________________ Sergeant 13th Redneck (RET) Republic of Korea Marine Corps TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSTITUTED Next time you travel http://www.epictrip.com