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MN Bearn

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Béarn was an aircraft carrier converted from an incomplete Normandie-class battleship for the Marine Nationale (French Navy) during the 1920s. Entering service in 1928, the navy intended to use her to develop tactics and techniques for carrier aviation. The only aircraft carrier France produced until after World War II, the ship played a minor role in early stages of the war, training in home waters and conducting pilot training.


General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 124.1ft (37.8m)
  • Length 602.9ft (183.7m)
  • Height 177.0ft (54.0m)
  • Empty Weight 45,103lbs (20,458kg)
  • Loaded Weight 140,614lbs (63,781kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.103
  • Wing Loading 8,709.0lbs/ft2 (42,521.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 16.1ft2 (1.5m2)
  • Drag Points 143175

Parts

  • Number of Parts 105
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 266