Carrier momentum. (France's new nuclear power aircraft carrier)

From: National Review | Date: March 28, 1986 | Copyright information

Carrier Momentum

PARIS The Defense Ministry has decided to build a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to maintain the credibility of France's military power. The vessel, bearing the illustrious name of Richelieu, will take its place with the fleet in ten years. Construction will require 12 million man-hours (there is as yet no monetary estimate). The ability to intervene from a base that has no territorial, and little diplomatic, restriction is an ...

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