Future French Carrier (FFC)
The new generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is intended to be deployed quickly for deterrence, coercion or intervention missions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
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Carried Aircraft and drones: Rafale M and Future Combat Air System (FCAS)
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Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System
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Two K22 nuclear reactors for the needs of propulsion
MAIN ASSETS:
The PA-NG will be able to launch at short notice heavily armed, long-range, aerial missions, repeatedly and over time. It is also designed to maintain combat superiority throughout the lifespan of the ship.
DIMENSIONS:
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Weight: 78 000 metric tons
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Speed: 27 kts
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Width: 85 m (280 feets)
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Length: 310 m (1020 feets)
INDUSTRIALISTS:
Naval group, chantiers de l’Atlantique
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