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First Egyptian Navy Mistral Class LHD Sailed Out to Sea for Initial Crew Formation.
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Egyptian Navy Mistral-class LHD Gamal Abdel Nasser sailing out of Saint-Nazaire with an Egyptian crew aboard for the first time. Picture taken on 06/05/2016. Source: www.facebook.com/EgyptMilitary |
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In
early August 2015, France and Russia reached an agreement for the non
delivery of the 2 Mistral class LHDs originally ordered in June 2011.
It was officially announced in September 2015 that Egypt would acquire
the two Mistral LHDs originally intended for Russia. Regarding the amphibious means associated with the LHDs, DCNS will deliver four new generation LCUs (CTM NG). These were designed by the Group as part of an integrated amphibious force system organized around the Mistral ships. Two landing catamaran (L-CAT / EDAR) designed and built by CNIM will also be delivered. Mistral class vessels are capable of carrying 16 helicopters, four landing craft, 70 armored vehicles and 450 soldiers. Check out our technical datasheet to learn more about the Mistral class |
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