Topic: Top 5 navies of the world 5

the_13th_redneck · July 25th, 2009

Probably because they have only one LHD (Jeanne d'Arc) and their Aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle barely works. For a power projection Navy, you need a little more than that.

c/Commander · July 25th, 2009

Jeanne d'Arc is a training carrier and doesn't participate in combat operations of any kind. I think they've fixed the problems with Charles de Gaulle, but don't quote me on that. It's still pretty slow for a nuclear-powered ship, but flight ops run just fine.

the_13th_redneck · July 25th, 2009

Either way, I don't think it's enough to make top 5 unless it's due to lack of competition.

Mikefrombelgium · July 27th, 2009

wasnt France getting a 2nd Aircraft carrier?

c/Commander · July 27th, 2009

They're due to within the next decade.

Mikefrombelgium · July 28th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by c/Commander

They're due to within the next decade.

also a nuclear carrier? or no info on that?

c/Commander · July 28th, 2009

It's based on the British Queen Elizabeth-class designs, so it looks like it will be gas turbine-powered rather than nuclear - much less expensive.

Mikefrombelgium · July 28th, 2009

for France that is a better way to go i think.

July 25th, 2009	Post 41
the_13th_redneck Je suis aware Gear	Probably because they have only one LHD (Jeanne d'Arc) and their Aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle barely works. For a power projection Navy, you need a little more than that. __________________ I sold my soul to the devil, and the price was cheap.

July 25th, 2009	Post 42
c/Commander Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	Jeanne d'Arc is a training carrier and doesn't participate in combat operations of any kind. I think they've fixed the problems with Charles de Gaulle, but don't quote me on that. It's still pretty slow for a nuclear-powered ship, but flight ops run just fine. __________________ Midshipman 2/c, USNR

July 27th, 2009	Post 44
Mikefrombelgium Primus Pilus Gear	wasnt France getting a 2nd Aircraft carrier? __________________ To Beer! The Cause of, and Solution to, All Life’s Problems!

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July 25th, 2009	Post 43
the_13th_redneck Je suis aware Gear	Either way, I don't think it's enough to make top 5 unless it's due to lack of competition.

July 27th, 2009	Post 45
c/Commander Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	They're due to within the next decade.

July 28th, 2009	Post 47
c/Commander Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	It's based on the British Queen Elizabeth-class designs, so it looks like it will be gas turbine-powered rather than nuclear - much less expensive.

July 28th, 2009	Post 48
Mikefrombelgium Primus Pilus Gear	for France that is a better way to go i think.