Mistral-Class Landing Helicopter Dock

France’s Mistral class was developed as a large amphibious command and helicopter-carrying platform, with a flight deck, vehicle spaces, medical facilities, and a well dock for landing craft. It entered service in the twenty-first century. The design combines several support functions rather than operating as a conventional fixed-wing fleet carrier. Egyptian examples followed a separate procurement history, illustrating how one basic platform can serve different national naval organizations. Their broad command and medical facilities also made them useful for evacuation and humanitarian relief. The military and disaster-response roles drew on the same internal volume and transport arrangements. The design supports helicopters, landing craft, vehicles, troops, and command facilities.

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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