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Mistral-class and Wasp-class

Mistral-class Wasp-class
Name: Mistral-class Wasp-class
Type: Amphibious assault ship Landing helicopter dock, amphibious assault ships
Origin: France USA
Produced: 2002 1989
Unit cost: 600 million $ (2012) 750 million $
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Specifications

Range: 19,800 km 17,600 km; 10,900 mi
Displacement: 21,300 t 40,500 t
Aircraft: 16 heavy or 35 light helicopters 70
Speed: 18.8 knots (35 km/h) 22 kn (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Crew: 160 3100

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Dimensions

Length: 199 m 253.2 m
Beam: 32 m 31.8 m
Draft: 6.3 m 8.1 m

Images

Mistral-class
Mistral-class
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Wasp-class
Wasp-class
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