Clemenceau-Class Aircraft Carrier

The French Clemenceau class provided France with purpose-built postwar fleet carriers equipped for conventional aircraft operations. Clemenceau and Foch used catapults and arrested landings, unlike later ski-jump or helicopter-only ships. Their long careers included repeated aviation and equipment changes, and Foch’s later Brazilian service as São Paulo represents a separate national chapter.

The two ships entered service in the 1960s and supported French naval aviation for decades. Their angled decks, steam catapults, and arresting gear accommodated conventional aircraft such as the Étendard, Crusader, and later Super Étendard. Deployments connected carrier aviation with French overseas operations and coalition missions. Clemenceau and Foch were replaced in French service by the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle. Foch’s transfer to Brazil prolonged her career, while Clemenceau’s eventual dismantling followed a separate and controversial disposal process.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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