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Cutaway drawing of DCNS Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. The first submarine will be named Suffren, and will be followed by the Duguay-Trouin, Dupetit-Thouars, Duquesne, Tourville and De Grasse, the build order of these five following submarines being subject to change. Source...

Two artist's impressions of the Royal Navy's proposed future aircraft carrier (CVF) from 1999. These both show examples designed to operate STOVL aircraft. Source: http://navy-matters.beedall.com/cvf2.htm

that a Novum in this Forum we talk allot about Aircraft, but not much about Airports Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport was original planed as Aéroport de Paris Nord in 1966 with 4 runways of 4000 meter length and 6 big Terminals like Terimal One, but with 6 floor multi-storey car park for 4000...

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Trying to find any information about postwar SNCASE warplane projects here, i'm find out that there is no information about SE-1010, high altitude reconnaissanse plane. It looks very close to Republic XF-12 Rainbow. Here some information about SE-1010. First flight was made by Jacques LECARME...

One French aircraft I don't seem to find much about is the Starck AS35A, a very odd-looking twin-pusher with had its ailerons on the surfaces boxing in the wingtips. Does anyone have any info on this most peculiar bird?

View of new french concept about fast & modular fast landing craft/frigate/logistic ships designed by french company CNIM

I just purchased this exceptional new book on the SNCASO SO 9000 Trident and wanted to make the community aware of it. I read a great review of it at http://www.aerostories.org/~aerobiblio/article2366.html (a terrific site for enthusiasts of French aviation) and purchased it directly from the...

Hi, http://www.air-attack.com/videos/73/nEUROn-UCAV.html

How are French Tanks named now? I know they were named AMX-??, but with the Leclerc, I'm confused.

Many years ago I read about this project (end of 70s or early 80s). It was a short-range small caliber rocket launcher, destroying low flying targets by salvo of unguided rockets. A box with 48 tubes was installed in the turret similar to the turrets of modern AA guns, with integral radar system...

From Flight http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1965/1965%20-%201945.html

title says all. It seems that Tony Buttler did it again! Along the mythical Avro 732 "supersonic Vulcan" he mention a Vulcan with a Diamant rocket under wing. (I've seen a pic, but I won't post it here) More info on the context and specs of this project ? I've checked Diamant A/B/BP-4 at...

follow on nuclear powered sister ship to Charles de Gaulle, was slightly larger. Would like further details if anyone has them.

French concept for an aircraft carrier put forward in 1985 - 24,000 tonnes overall length 220m and beam of 60m. Have this interesting drawing, I am looking for an artists impression of this concept. Two centre catapults are 75m long and can launch 22t aircraft, less powerful ones either side can...

In his book on attack aircraft of the West Bill Gunston refers to a British Aircraft Corporation brochure published in the early 60s showing the Mirage III vstol in RAF and RN colours in the process of being delivered to the UK forces, the final page of which is described as being the first...

I read in numerous sources that their were proposals for a Big Wing version of Jaguar, but have never seen any details or any images. Anyone help? Regards.

I am looking for images of the Oriflamme and Radiance French space launcher projects. There are short descriptions at http://www.astronautix.com/lvfam/winged.htm , but no pics. Obviously also any other further info would be appreciated.

Would anyone possibly possess illustrations of the TEL for this missile, which was supposed to replace Pluton? Thanks.

A few years ago I saw a poster(?) of the West German space shuttle (or lifting body proposal?) ERNO (= Entwicklungsring Nord) LB 21 Bumerang inside the Peenemünde museum. After this 'meeting' I never saw it again, neither in books nor in magazines. Who can help with details (illustrations...