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Future French aircraft carrier to be "Classic"
The French government has decided to use classic rather than nuclear propulsion for a future aircraft carrier that is slated to enter service in 2014, French President Jacques Chirac said on Friday. "On the recommendation of the Prime Minister, the President has chosen the classic propulsion option for its second aircraft carrier," a statement from the Elysee Palace said.Classic propulsion - Row, row, row your boat? Chirac said that the choice opened the way for better cooperation with Britain, which last year ordered two non-nuclear aircraft carriers to be designed by French defence electronics company Thales and built by Britainâs BAE Systems Plc. Designed by a electronics company? France currently operates one Enough said Posted by: Steve 2004-02-13 |
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