Charles de Gaulle is the flagship of the French Navy. The ship, commissioned in 2001, is the tenth French aircraft carrier, the first French nuclear-powered surface vessel, and the only nuclear-powered carrier completed outside of the United States Navy. She is named after French president and general Charles de Gaulle.

Dec 25, 2024 · The Charles de Gaulle is France's flagship aircraft carrier and the only non-U.S. vessel capable of catapult-assisted take-offs. Despite its prestige, the carrier has faced technical issues, including flight deck adjustments, faulty propellers, and radiation exposure concerns.

Feb 17, 2024 · Initiated in the 1970s to modernize the carrier fleet, the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle boasts advanced capabilities, including a complement of 40 airframes like the Rafale M fighter jet...

1 day ago · MANILA, Philippines —The French Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle docked in the Philippines for the first time on Friday, February 21 — a milestone in the growing defense ...

Dec 24, 2018 · The 38,000t, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle was constructed at the DCN Brest naval shipyard in Brittany. The ship was launched in May 1994 and commissioned in September 2000, following sea trials that began in January 1999.

Jul 27, 2024 · The Charles du Gaulle aircraft carrier is the crown jewel of the French Navy, and it carries with it an impressive complement of combat aircraft at all times.

2 days ago · An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, lands on the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91) Feb. 10, 2025.

FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91): Charles de Gaulle is the flagship of the French Navy (Marine Nationale). The ship is the tenth French aircraft carrier, the first French nuclear-powered surface vessel, and the only nuclear-powered carrier completed outside of the United States Navy.

Jul 12, 2024 · What makes France’s sole nuclear-powered carrier so formidable? The Charles de Gaulle can carry up to 40 airframes, including the Rafale M fighter jet and the Super Etendard and E-2C Hawkeye ...

Nov 11, 2024 · French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) will deploy to the Indo-Pacific by the end of the year with the deployment named Mission Clemenceau 25. The French CSG will carry out operational ...