The Jeanne d'Arc is the Porte-helicopteres [helicopter carrier] that has replaced the traditional cruiser of the same name as the naval training ship of the French Navy in 1964. Jeanne d'Arc has no sister ships, and has not been much altered in her years of service with the French Navy.
Of 182 meters length and with a displacement of 12,000 tons, the "Jeanne d'Arc" is propelled by four boilers supplying two turbines with vapor, and can reach a speed of 28 knots (50 km/h). Its armament initially consists of its capacity of carryings of helicopters of all types, which constitute its true system of weapons. The "Jeanne d'Arc" also has six Exocet sea-to-sea missile launchers (offensive armament antI - ships). The two triple Exocet missiles are fitted on the deck in front of the bridge. The four turrets with 100 mm guns are used for self-defence anti-air and anti-surface. Other euqipent includes a sonar (detection anti- underwater and torpedes) as well as electronic warfare equipment (detection and identification of the electromagnetic emissions).
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Jeanne d'Arc
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aukepalmhof
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Re: Jeanne d'Arc (La JEANNE)
During her last mission around South America and via the Caribbean and North America she visited St Pierre et Miquelon from 21 till 23 April 2010 before she headed to Brest for decommission in May 2010.
01 September 2010 decommissioned, 02 November 2010 stricken, waiting for dismantling.
In 2014, it was decided that JEANNE D’ARC would be dismantled at Bordeaux by the Bartin Recycling Group and Pétrofer, subsidiaries of Veolia Group. The contract was worth approximately 11.5 million Euros.
2016 Work to dismantle her is underway.
01 September 2010 decommissioned, 02 November 2010 stricken, waiting for dismantling.
In 2014, it was decided that JEANNE D’ARC would be dismantled at Bordeaux by the Bartin Recycling Group and Pétrofer, subsidiaries of Veolia Group. The contract was worth approximately 11.5 million Euros.
2016 Work to dismantle her is underway.
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john sefton
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Re: Jeanne d'Arc
A recent issue from St Pierre and Miquelon shows us the JEANNE D'ARC which was laid down in 1959 (as the "LA RESOLUE") and launched in 1961. Officially commissioned in 1964 and renamed as the JEANNE D'ARC after the decommissioning of the JEANNE D'ARC, a cruiser built during the 1930's. Homeport Brest, France. She is affectionately known as "LA JEANNE" and represents the third such French Navy vessel to be named after the historical (and somewhat mythical) military leader.
The JEANNE D'ARC (R 97) can be classified as an "aircraft" carrier in the general sense through her design is such that she primarily serves rotary‑wing aircraft (helicopters) and is therefore officially classified as a helicopter cruiser. She features no flight decks in the traditional sense but instead launches from helicopter decks at the stern. The vessel is in active service with the French Navy though she is due to be decommissioned by 2011.
The primary role of the JEANNE D'ARC is training French Navy pilots though her air arm can be called upon (in a time of war) to take to the offensive with her various multi‑role helicopter systems.
Design of the JEANNE D'ARC features a large centrally‑located superstructure dominated by a large mast with a funnel at the rear of the superstructure. She features a flat bow and her stern is made up of her large flight deck which can handle up to three helicopters at one time, either landing or taking off. Hangars are maintained below deck and can store up to 10 helicopters of various makes and sizes. These include French‑made Puma, Super Frelon, Alouette HI and Gazelle series helicopters available for transport, reconnaissance or attack roles. The ship is powered by four engines each delivering some 10,000 horsepower.
A crew of 777 personnel made up of sailors officers and air men can be accommodated on board. The vessel has limited self‑defense capabilities when compared to a modern cruiser but is centered around her array of 6 x Exocet 38 surface‑to‑surface anti‑ship missiles, these are held in single launchers at the forward edge of the superstructure ‑ three launchers to a side. These are supplemented by 2 x 100mm cannons (originally built with 4 guns) which are mounted to either forward side of the main superstructure. For close‑in work, 4 x 12.7mm heavy caliber anti‑aircraft machine guns are provided
The JEANNE D'ARC was laid down in 1959 (as the "LA RESOLUE") and launched in 1961. Officially commissioned in 1964 and renamed as the JEANNE D'ARC after the decommissioning of the JEANNE D'ARC, a cruiser built during the 1930's. Homeport Brest, France. She is affectionately known as "LA JEANNE" and represents the third such French Navy vessel to be named after the historical (and somewhat mythical) military leader.
From Log Book Sept/Oct 2010
The JEANNE D'ARC (R 97) can be classified as an "aircraft" carrier in the general sense through her design is such that she primarily serves rotary‑wing aircraft (helicopters) and is therefore officially classified as a helicopter cruiser. She features no flight decks in the traditional sense but instead launches from helicopter decks at the stern. The vessel is in active service with the French Navy though she is due to be decommissioned by 2011.
The primary role of the JEANNE D'ARC is training French Navy pilots though her air arm can be called upon (in a time of war) to take to the offensive with her various multi‑role helicopter systems.
Design of the JEANNE D'ARC features a large centrally‑located superstructure dominated by a large mast with a funnel at the rear of the superstructure. She features a flat bow and her stern is made up of her large flight deck which can handle up to three helicopters at one time, either landing or taking off. Hangars are maintained below deck and can store up to 10 helicopters of various makes and sizes. These include French‑made Puma, Super Frelon, Alouette HI and Gazelle series helicopters available for transport, reconnaissance or attack roles. The ship is powered by four engines each delivering some 10,000 horsepower.
A crew of 777 personnel made up of sailors officers and air men can be accommodated on board. The vessel has limited self‑defense capabilities when compared to a modern cruiser but is centered around her array of 6 x Exocet 38 surface‑to‑surface anti‑ship missiles, these are held in single launchers at the forward edge of the superstructure ‑ three launchers to a side. These are supplemented by 2 x 100mm cannons (originally built with 4 guns) which are mounted to either forward side of the main superstructure. For close‑in work, 4 x 12.7mm heavy caliber anti‑aircraft machine guns are provided
The JEANNE D'ARC was laid down in 1959 (as the "LA RESOLUE") and launched in 1961. Officially commissioned in 1964 and renamed as the JEANNE D'ARC after the decommissioning of the JEANNE D'ARC, a cruiser built during the 1930's. Homeport Brest, France. She is affectionately known as "LA JEANNE" and represents the third such French Navy vessel to be named after the historical (and somewhat mythical) military leader.
From Log Book Sept/Oct 2010