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names are prefaced by F.S. (French Ship).
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CHARLES DE GAULLE CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER
| R | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 91 | Charles de Gaulle |
DCN, Brest |
14-May-1994 | 18-May-2001 |
 Charles de Gaulle Slide: Matterson Marine Collection |
| LENGTH | 261.5m |
| BEAM | 64.36m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 37085 tons / 40600 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 2/A 43 Vertical launch SAM
systems 2/Sadral point defence SAM systems 4/12.7mm machine guns |
| MACHINERY | 2 reactors; geared steam turbines; 2 props; 83000 shp |
| SPEED | 27 knots |
| RANGE | |
| COMPLEMENT | 1400 plus 550 aircrew |
| AIRCRAFT | 10/Rafale-M 16-20/Super Etendard 2-3/E-2C Hawkeye 2/Super Frelon heavy transport helicopters 3/Panthir/Dauphin SAR helicopters |
| COMMENTS |
CLEMENCEAU CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
| R | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 98 | Clemenceau |
Brest Arsenal |
21-Dec-1957 | 22-Nov-1961 | 1-Oct-1997 | 2003 - Sold for scrap (Alang) |
| 99 | Foch | Chantiers Atlantique | 28-Jul-1960 | 15-Jul-1963 | 15-Nov-2000 | Trans to Brazil |
| LENGTH | 265.0m |
| BEAM | 31.72m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 24200 tons / 32700 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 2/Crotale EDIR SAM systems 4/100mm Model 1953 DP |
| MACHINERY | 2 sets geared turbines; 2 props; 126000shp |
| SPEED | 32 knots |
| RANGE | 7500 / 18 |
| COMPLEMENT | 1338 plus 580 aircrew |
| AIRCRAFT | 15/Super-Etendard 8/F-8E Crusader 4/Etendard IVP 8/Alize ASW 2/SA-365N Dauphin helicopters 2/Super-Frelon helicopters |
| COMMENTS |
| C | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 611 | Colbert |
Brest Arsenal |
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| BEAM | * |
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JEANNE D'ARC CLASS HELICOPTER CARRIER
| R | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 97 | Jeanne d'Arc |
Brest Arsenal |
30-Sep-1961 | 30-Jun-1964 |
| LENGTH | 182.0m |
| BEAM | 24.0m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 10575 tons / 13270 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 6 / MM38 Exocet
missiles 4 / 100mm Model 1953 DP 4 / 12.7mm machine guns |
| MACHINERY | 2 sets geared steam turbines; 2 props; 40000shp |
| SPEED | 26.5 knots |
| RANGE | 6800 / 16 |
| COMPLEMENT | 627 plus 140 cadets |
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FORBIN (HORIZON) CLASS destroyers
| D | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 620 | Forbin |
DCN, Lorient |
10-Mar-2005 | 2008* | ||
| 621 | Chevalier Paul | DCN, Lorient | 13-Jul-2006 | 2008* |
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| LENGTH | 152.87m |
| BEAM | 20.30m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 5600 tons / 6635 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 8 / MM40 Exocet SSM 6 / 8-cell Sylver A50 SAM System 2 / 6-round Sadral SAM Systems 2 / 76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara SuperRapid DP 2 / 20mm 90-cal. GIAT F2 Type A AA 2 / ASW torpedo launchers |
| MACHINERY | CODAG: 2 Fiat GE LM-2500 gas turbines; 2 SEMT-Pilestick 12 PA6B STC diesels; 2 props; 62560shp |
| SPEED | 29 knots |
| RANGE | 7000 / 18 |
| COMPLEMENT | 190 |
| AIRCRAFT | 1 / NH-90 helicopter |
| COMMENTS | Third vessel (622) reportedly cancelled. |
ACONIT CLASS destroyer
| D | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 609 | Aconit |
Lorient Arsenal |
7-Mar-1970 | 30-Mar-1973 | 27 Feb 1997 |
| LENGTH | 127.0m |
| BEAM | 13.4m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 3135 tons / 3870 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 8 / MM40 Exocet 2 / 100mm DP Model 1968 1 / Malafon ASW system 2 / KD-59E fixed torpedo catapults |
| MACHINERY | 1 set geared steam turbines; 1 prop; 28500shp |
| SPEED | 27 knots |
| RANGE | 5000 / 18 |
| COMPLEMENT | 232 |
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CASSARD CLASS destroyers
| D | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 614 | Cassard |
DCAN, Lorient |
6-Feb-1985 | 29-Jul-1988 | ||
| 615 | Jean Bart | DCAN, Lorient | 19-Mar-1988 | 1-Sep-1991 |
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| LENGTH | 139.0m |
| BEAM | 14.0m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 3900 tons / 4500 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 8 / MM40 Exocet SSM 1 / Mk 13 missile launcher 2 / Sadral systems (39 Mistral missiles) 1 / 100mm DP Model 1968 2 / 20mm AA 4 / 12.7mm machine guns 2 / KD-59E fixed torpedo catapults |
| MACHINERY | 4 diesels; 2 props; 42300 shp |
| SPEED | 29.5 knots |
| RANGE | 8000 / 17 |
| COMPLEMENT | 251 |
| AIRCRAFT | 1/WG-13 Lynx helicopter |
| COMMENTS |
georges
leygues
CLASS destroyers
| D | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 640 | George Leygues |
Brest Arsenal |
17-Dec-1976 | 10-Dec-1979 | ||
| 641 | Dupleix | Brest Arsenal | 2-Dec-1978 | 16-Jun-1981 | ||
| 642 | Montcalm | Brest Arsenal | 31-May-1980 | 28-May-1982 | ||
| 643 | Jean De Vienne | Brest Arsenal | 17-Nov-1981 | 25-May-1984 | ||
| 644 | Primauguet | Brest Arsenal | 17-Mar-1984 | 5-Nov-1986 | ||
| 645 | La Motte-Picquet | Brest Arsenal | 6-Feb-1985 | 18-Feb-1988 | ||
| 646 | Latouche-Treville | Brest Arsenal | 19-Mar-1988 | 16-Jul-1990 |
 Primauguet Photo: Fred Meijer |
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 Latouche Treville Photo: Nick Newns |
| LENGTH | 139.0m |
| BEAM | 14,.0m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 3550-3680 tons / 4350-4580 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 4 / MM38 (640,641) or 8/MM40 Exocet
(others) 1 / Crotale EDIR SAM system 1 / 100mm DP Model 1968 2 / 20mm AA 2 / 12.7mm machine guns 2 / KD-59E fixed torpedo catapults |
| MACHINERY | CODOG; 2 Gas turbines; 2 diesels; 2 CP props; 52000shp (gas) 10500 shp (diesels) |
| SPEED | 30 knots |
| RANGE | 9500 / 17 |
| COMPLEMENT | 235 |
| AIRCRAFT | 2/WG-13 Lynx helicopters |
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SUFFREN CLASS destroyers
| D | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 602 | Suffren |
Lorient Arsenal |
15-May-1965 | 20-Jul-1967 | 2-Apr-2001 | |
| 603 | Duquesne | Brest Arsenal | 11-Feb-1966 | 1-Apr-1970 |
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| LENGTH | 157.6m |
| BEAM | 15.55m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 5335 tons / 6780 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 4 / MM38 Exocet 1 / Mascura SAM system 2 / 100mm DP Model 1968 4 / 20mm AA 2 /12.7mm machine guns 1 / Malafon ASW system 2 / KD-59E fixed torpedo catapults |
| MACHINERY | 2 sets geared steam turbines; 2 props; 72500shp |
| SPEED | 34 knots |
| RANGE | 5000 / 18 |
| COMPLEMENT | 355 |
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TOURVILLE CLASS destroyers
| D | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 610 | Tourville |
Lorient Arsenal |
13-May-1972 | 21-Jun-1974 | ||
| 611 | Duguay-Trouin | Lorient Arsenal | 1-Jun-1973 | 17-Sep-1975 | 13-Jul-1999 | |
| 612 | De Grasse | Lorient Arsenal | 30-Nov-1974 | 1-Oct-1977 |
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| LENGTH | 152.75m |
| BEAM | 15.3m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 4650 tons / 5885 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 6 / MM38 Exocet 1 / Crotale EDIR SAM system 2 / 100mm DP Model 1968 2 / 20mm AA 1 / Malafon ASW system 2 / KD-59E fixed torpedo catapults |
| MACHINERY | 2 sets geared steam turbines; 2 props; 54000shp |
| SPEED | 32 knots |
| RANGE | 4500 / 18 |
| COMPLEMENT | 282 |
| AIRCRAFT | 2/WG-13 Lynx helicopters |
| COMMENTS |
| FF | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 630 | Aquitaine |
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| RANGE | *** |
| COMPLEMENT | *** |
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| COMMENTS | Names allocated: Aquitaine, Normandie, Provence, Bretagne, Auvergne, Languedoc, Alsace, Lorraine |
FLOREAL CLASS FRIGATES
| FF | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 730 | Floreal |
Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
6-Oct-1990 | 27-May-1992 | ||
| 731 | Prairial | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | 23-Mar-1991 | 20-May-1992 | ||
| 732 | Nivose | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | 10-Aug-1991 | 15-Oct-1992 | ||
| 733 | Ventose | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | 14-Mar-1992 | 20-Apr-1993 | ||
| 734 | Vendemiaire | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | 23-Aug-1982 | 20-Oct-1993 | ||
| 735 | Germinal | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | 14-Mar-1993 | 17-May-1994 |
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| LENGTH | 93.50m |
| BEAM | 14.00m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 2600 tons / 2950 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 2 / MM38 Exocet SSM 1 / 100mm 55-cal. Model 1968 Cadam DP 2 / 20mm 90-cal. GIAT F2 AA 1 / 2 round Simbad SAM system (F735 only) |
| MACHINERY | 4 SEMT-Pielstick 6 PA6 L280 BTC diesels 2 CP props 9600 bhp |
| SPEED | 20 knots |
| RANGE | 10000 / 15 |
| COMPLEMENT | 96 |
| AIRCRAFT | 1 AS.565MA Panther Helicopter |
| COMMENTS |
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FAYETTE CLASS FRIGATES
| FF | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 710 | La Fayette |
DCN Lorient |
13-Jun-1992 | 22-Mar-1996 | ||
| 711 | Surcouf | DCN Lorient | 3-Jul-1993 | 7-Feb-1997 | ||
| 712 | Courbet | DCN Lorient | 12-Mar-1994 | 1-Apr-1997 | ||
| 713 | Aconit ex Jaureguiberry |
DCN Lorient | 8-Jul-1997 | 3-Jun-1999 | ||
| 714 | Guepratte | DCN Lorient | 3-Mar-1999 | 29-Oct-2001 |
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| LENGTH | 124.2m |
| BEAM | 15.4m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 3200 tons / 3600 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 8 / Exocet SSM 1 / Crotale CN2 SAM system 1 / 100mm 55-cal. Model 1968 DP 2 / 20mm AA (Ix2) 2 / 12.7mm machine guns |
| MACHINERY | 4 diesels; 2 CP props; 21000 bhp |
| SPEED | 25 knots |
| RANGE | 9000 / 12 |
| COMPLEMENT | 153 |
| AIRCRAFT | 1/Panther helicopter |
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D'ESTIENNE
D'ORVES (A-69)
CLASS FRIGATES
| FF | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 781 | D'Estienne D'Orves |
Lorient Arsenal |
1-Jun-1973 | 10-Sep-1976 | 30-Jun-1999 | Trans to Turkey |
| 782 | Amyot D'Inville | Lorient Arsenal | 30-Nov-1974 | 13-Oct-1976 | 30-Jul-1999 | Nov-2000: Trans to Turkey |
| 783 | Drogou | Lorient Arsenal | 30-Nov-1974 | 30-Sep-1976 | 27-Jul-2000 | 18-Oct-2001: Trans to Turkey |
| 784 | Detroyat | Lorient Arsenal | 31-Jan-1976 | 4-May-1977 | 25-Jul-1997 | |
| 785 | Jean Moulin | Lorient Arsenal | 31-Jan-1976 | 11-May-1977 | 14-May-1999 | |
| 786 | Quartier-Maitre Anquetil | Lorient Arsenal | 7-Aug-76 | 4-Feb-78 | 30-Jun-2000 | Nov 2000: Trans to Turkey |
| 787 | Commandant De Pimodan | Lorient Arsenal | 7-Aug-76 | 20-May-78 | 28-Jul-2000 | Trans to Turkey |
| 788 | Second Maitre Le Bihan | Lorient Arsenal | 13-Aug-77 | 7-Jul-79 | 2002 | 26 Jun 2002: Trans to Turkey |
| 789 | Lieutenant De Vaisseau Le Henaff | Lorient Arsenal | 16-Sep-78 | 13-Feb-80 | ||
| 790 | Lietenant De Vaisseau Lavallee | Lorient Arsenal | 29-May-79 | 16-Aug-80 | ||
| 791 | Commandant L'Herminier | Lorient Arsenal | 7-Mar-81 | 22-Feb-86 | ||
| 792 | Premier Maitre L'Her | Lorient Arsenal | 28-Jun-80 | 5-Dec-81 | ||
| 793 | Commandant Blaison | Lorient Arsenal | 7-Mar-81 | 28-Apr-82 | ||
| 794 | Enseigne De Vaisseau Jacoubet | Lorient Arsenal | 26-Sep-81 | 23-Oct-82 | ||
| 795 | Commandant Ducuing | Lorient Arsenal | 26-Sep-81 | 17-Mar-83 | ||
| 796 | Commandant Birot | Lorient Arsenal | 22-May-82 | 14-Mar-84 | ||
| 797 | Commandant Bouan ex Commandant Levasseur |
Lorient Arsenal | 23-Apr-83 | 11-May-84 |
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 Commandant Bouan Slide: Matterson Marine Collection |
| LENGTH | 80m |
| BEAM | 10.3m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 1100-1175 tons / 1250-1330 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 4 / MM38 or MM40 Exocet 1 / 100mm DP, Model 1968 2 / 20mm AA 2 or 4 / 12.7mm machine guns 1 / 375mm ASW rocket launcher 4 / torpedo tubes |
| MACHINERY | 2 diesels; 2 CP props; 12000shp |
| SPEED | 23 knots |
| RANGE | 4500 / 15 |
| COMPLEMENT | 95 |
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COMMANDANT RIVIERE CLASS FRIGATES
| FF | Name |
Builder |
Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 725 | Victor Schoelcher |
Lorient Naval Dockyard |
11-Oct-1958 | 15-Oct-1962 | 22 Jul 1988 | 19 Dec 1988: Transferred to Uruguay |
| 726 | Commandant Bory | Lorient Naval Dockyard | 11-Oct-1958 | 5-Mar-1964 | 1-Sep-1996 | |
| 727 | Amiral Charner | Lorient Naval Dockyard | 12-Mar-1960 | 14-Dec-1962 | 8-Jun-1990 | 18 Jan 1991: Transferred to Uruguay |
| 728 | Doudart de Lagree |
Lorient Naval Dockyard |
15-Apr-1961 | 1-May-1963 | 13-Dec-1991 | 1999: Sunk as target |
| 729 | Balny | Lorient Naval Dockyard | 17-Mar-1962 | 1-Feb-1970 | Jul-1994 | |
| 733 | Commandant Riviere | Lorient Naval Dockyard | 11-Oct-1958 | 4-Dec-1962 | 15-Jul-1992 | 1985: Converted to trials ship |
| 740 | Commandant Bourdais |
Lorient Naval Dockyard |
15-Apr-1961 | 10-Mar-1963 | 1990 | 20 Aug 1990: Transferred to Uruguay |
| 748 | Protet | Lorient Naval Dockyard | 7-Dec-1962 | 1-May-1964 | 29-Jun-1992 | 24-May-2001: Sunk as target |
| 749 | Enseigne de Vaisseau Henry | Lorient Naval Dockyard | 14-Dec-1963 | 1-Jan-1965 | 20-Aug-1996 |
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| LENGTH | 102.70m |
| BEAM | 11.80m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 1960 tons / 2170 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | 4 / MM38 Exocet SSM 2 / 100mm Model 1963 DP 2 / 40mm AA 1 / 305mm ASW mortar 6 / 324mm ASW torpedo tubes |
| MACHINERY | 4 diesels; 2 props; 16000bhp |
| SPEED | 26 knots |
| RANGE | 7500 / 16 |
| COMPLEMENT | 166 |
| AIRCRAFT | - |
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This page was last updated on: 11th March 2007
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