French nuclear carrier, Charles de Gaulle showing 'entente cordiale' in the Solent

builder : Brest Naval Shipyard
LD - 14:04:1989, L - 07:05:1994, commissioned : 18:05:2001

displacement : 38,000 / 40,600t (full)

so just the 12 years in building, and we're thinking of getting them to help with our new carriers !!!!

photo : 08:06:2004