Sao Paulo Aircraft Carrier

Brazil’s aircraft carrier São Paulo began as the French carrier Foch of the Clemenceau class. After French service, she was transferred to Brazil to continue a national carrier capability. Age, maintenance demands, and modernization difficulties constrained that later career. The ship’s history therefore combines two navies and distinct operating periods, rather than describing an indigenous Brazilian carrier design. Her angled flight deck and conventional propulsion belong to the postwar generation of medium fleet carriers.

Formerly the French Foch, the carrier entered Brazilian service after its French naval career. Brazil’s efforts to sustain a conventional carrier force were ultimately constrained by the aging ship’s maintenance needs and the expense of modernization.

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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