Aircraft Carriers II (Closed to posting)
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Interesting that the Russians are using the Indian aircraft to augment their eight SU-33s. Makes one wonder how many SU-33s they have available. I am sure this is not what the Indians had in mind for "testing," having them deployed on a Russian military operation.
I'd also be interested in knowing how many of the Indian Mig-29s they have. Probably every one that has been built, flight tested, but not delivered.
That is a pretty cunning move.
Those are F-35Bs. My bad, I wrote the wrong version and have corrected it.
navyreco
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France is in the running for two aircraft carriers for Brazilian Navy
Brazil could continue to modernize its armed forces with the acquisition of two conventional aircraft carriers. Paris is a candidate for this market and sees a good opportunity for the Rafale multi-role fighter.
French Government services and the French manufacturer DCNS follow with great attention Brazil’s decision on procuring two aircraft carriers. At this point, Brazilian Navy operates only one ship of this type: the São Paulo (former Foch sold used by France). Although it was refurbished, the São Paulo will soon have half a century of navigation. For this reason Brazil has plans to acquire vessels of the same type but more modern. Those new aircraft carriers would likely be CATOBAR (Catapult Assisted Take Off Barrier Arrested Recovery), the same type used by the US Navy, French Navy and Brazilian Navy with the ex-Foch.
On October 18, the Brazilian Minister of Defense visiting Paris addressed the subject, saying that his country "is starting to think about the need to build an aircraft carrier. This aircraft carrier, ideally would be built in Brazil, with the import of some technologies." In Paris, the information was taken seriously and things have been somewhat clarified since. Brazil plans to build two conventional aircraft carriers in its own shipyards, and seek foreign manufacturers for "assistance with project management." In other words, Brazil seeks assistance in design planning and implementation, as well as very specialized engineering support in military shipbuilding.
Thales and DCNS CVF-FR concept
(picture: DCNS / Thales)
DCNS "RXX" concept for French Navy's Future aircraft carrier shown during Euronaval 2010
(picture: Navy Recognition)
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Brazil could continue to modernize its armed forces with the acquisition of two conventional aircraft carriers. Paris is a candidate for this market and sees a good opportunity for the Rafale multi-role fighter.
French Government services and the French manufacturer DCNS follow with great attention Brazil’s decision on procuring two aircraft carriers. At this point, Brazilian Navy operates only one ship of this type: the São Paulo (former Foch sold used by France). Although it was refurbished, the São Paulo will soon have half a century of navigation. For this reason Brazil has plans to acquire vessels of the same type but more modern. Those new aircraft carriers would likely be CATOBAR (Catapult Assisted Take Off Barrier Arrested Recovery), the same type used by the US Navy, French Navy and Brazilian Navy with the ex-Foch.
On October 18, the Brazilian Minister of Defense visiting Paris addressed the subject, saying that his country "is starting to think about the need to build an aircraft carrier. This aircraft carrier, ideally would be built in Brazil, with the import of some technologies." In Paris, the information was taken seriously and things have been somewhat clarified since. Brazil plans to build two conventional aircraft carriers in its own shipyards, and seek foreign manufacturers for "assistance with project management." In other words, Brazil seeks assistance in design planning and implementation, as well as very specialized engineering support in military shipbuilding.
Thales and DCNS CVF-FR concept
(picture: DCNS / Thales)
DCNS "RXX" concept for French Navy's Future aircraft carrier shown during Euronaval 2010
(picture: Navy Recognition)
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This is big news.
I bet Brazil would opt for the smaller RXX design rather than the full, two Island design currently considered by the French in concert with the UK. Seems to me the larger full scale carrier (about 65,000 tons) would be too big for Brazil and require too many aircraft for them to afford.
With the RXX design they could get two carriers cheaper, and have a much more potent wing on each using the Rafael or some other carrier capable aircraft (ie F-35, F-18, Mig-29K, etc.) than their current A-4s and be in a very strong position for South America.
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