Le Tonnerre: Inside France's Most Advanced Military Vessel | Extreme Constructions | Progress

[@Nagavisions]

The development of the prototype started in 1989 and the first unit was ready for installation in the following year. The 1.5 MW unit, dubbed "Azipod" (short for azimuthing electric podded drive) was installed on the 1979-built Finnish fairway support vessel Seili at Hietalahti shipyard in Helsinki, Finland.

[@kartikdhagai5632]

Excellent. Beyond my intelligence and imagination.

[@saminsiddiquee2059]

Nice presentation

[@shivendrasingh5899]

Marvellous engineering 🎉

[@erikitter6773]

I am quite sceptical about replacing the aircraft carrier instead of accepting losing that capability as having one is not much better than none for several reasons. But having three of these (which means one unit available reliably) makes a lot of sense.

[@tightlines106]

That’s one cool ship would be a pleasure to work on it

[@jackwinemiller8358]

its almost an exact copy of a US LHA class amphibious assault ship which has been replaced by the LHD CLASS SHIPS

[@ioanbota9397]

Its so powerful I like it

[@wings9925]

I notice a lot of footage showing Royal Navy Merlin and Wildcat helicopters. Hopefully this indicates a high level of interoperability between the nations' naval fleets, rather than poorly edited stock foootage inclusion

[@GeorgeRuffner-iy7bm]

Never knew of these. Thanks for the personal update. 🙈🙉🙊 😎 🇺🇸

[@nicholaspatton1742]

So many aspects that require a calm seastate. How rough can it it get and still have full utility? Many great attributes as well.

[@daveweiss5647]

It's essentially an amphibious assault ship... the US has over a dozen just like it for our Marines... rough seas are always a problem for amphibious operations... but these ships function very well and have for the decades they have been in operation....

[@wings9925]

Note to the narrator: Bow as in "cow", not bow as in "mow" Very surprised that an English speaker gets this wrong

[@johnarnold893]

That's because it's an AI speaking.

[@jwadaow]

@@johnarnold893 It is not an AI speaking it is a narrator and it is astonishing that there are people who do not know the difference.

[@MBB563]

Shes a beast! that ship is more potent than most Navys in the world.

[@pedrofmc0000]

Too small. The Spanish one is bigger and heavier

[@johnarnold893]

You mean like the Suriname, Guyana or French Guiana maybe. The Ukrainians blew up a bunch of Ruzzian ships with no navy.

[@kizzjd9578]

Looks like the aussie hmas canberra and adelaide

[@rid1bee]

More or less. Both are LHDs and both classes can also perform as amphibious assault ships. However, the Canberra class is based on the Spanish Juan Carlos 1. The Canberra class is bigger with a higher tonnage of 27,500 T while the Mistral class has a maximum displacement of 21,500 T.

[@drgeoffangel5422]

When will military strategists get it through their heads! A ship is a vulnerable target to aim at! The bigger the ship, the easier the target!

[@davidrobertson5700]

Out at sea, a grey container ship floated as nobody could be bothered to make plans other than for a container ship .

[@daveweiss5647]

I dont knownwhy they say its one of the only ship in the world like it... tue US Navy has over a dozen amphibious assault ships that do everything it does.... regardless it is an amazing ship, well done France.

[@gidsinveenhuizenpuntnl]

Remember when France wanted to sell ships like these to Russia a couple of years ago? And US vetoed it?

[@francinesicard464]

The problem of the two BPC Class Mistral (amphibious helicopter carriers) ordered by Russia in 2010 for more than a billion euros was resolved when France cancelled the order following the annexation of Crimea and the Donbas war in 2014. But the most ironic thing, or rather hypocrite, is the UK reaction. The then PM, David Cameron and his indignation towards France, but that did not prevent the British authorities from continuing to sell to Russia, precision riffles, ammunition, bulletproof vests, military communications and night vision devices for an amount totalling around 132 million pounds (167 million euros). One rule for the goose, one for.... 😂😂😂

[@Rob_F8F]

The US didn't veto the deal as it is in no position to do so. It was Putin's seizure of Crimea that killed the deal. Putin's timing is, as always, impeccable. 😂😂😂

[@gidsinveenhuizenpuntnl]

@@Rob_F8F technically you are right off course but the US strongly advising with the threat to withhold transfer technological sensitive equipment amounts to the same thing doesn't it?

[@Rob_F8F]

@gidsinveenhuizenpuntnl Unlike every other NATO member, France does not rely on US technology. France has a very strong independent streak. France wants to be a counter weight to the US for European leadership. The US might veto the UK or Poland. The US definitely has no veto over French decision making.

[@gidsinveenhuizenpuntnl]

@@Rob_F8F that is a little naive

[@Joakim-j7h]

I remeber when France agreed the sale of three of these to Russia, that wasnt so long ago.....

[@paulvalencia9307]

So where do they store the wine and cheese?

[@Bonjour-World]

In the wine cellar of course.

[@guillaume9047]

Ah the french top notch 😊😊

[@johnnyb3987]

Nice fishing trawler.

[@romeolanuza2120]

Le tonnerie you need Hover Craft Amphibious Assault Marine vehicles

[@pedrofmc0000]

Mistral class are too small. Compare them with the Spanish LHD class "Juan Carlos I"...

[@janshaw2132]

Very capable but cute and quite medically prepared. Kind of explains the French battle plan.

[@MountainMusicRadio]

Lots of deck space for 6 helicopters

[@ArmonMitchell]

perfection.....usmc needs 12

[@morecopemorerope4372]

Funny you say that. The US actually does have 12 of these. But we call them LHA

[@ArmonMitchell]

@@morecopemorerope4372 need to retire the Cobras and replace with Bell 247 Vigilants or make and "enhanced" wing with two added

[@rid1bee]

The US Navy do have those, and they are even much bigger than the French ones.

[@jackwinemiller8358]

the us navy had 5 just like it built in the 70's called LHA'S WHICH HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED BY THE NEWER LHD'S that carry the LCAC hovercraft landing craft

[@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists]

@@morecopemorerope4372 LHD is even better, but surely a bit different.....

[@BC-tp8ep]

Australia has 2 of these that are bigger.

[@pedrofmc0000]

Spanish design, and based on the LHD class "Juan Carlos I"

[@soultraveller5027]

The aussie didnt create anything from scratch through , the spanish ship builders of Juan Carlos class as mentioned lent a big hand in developing their (aussies)version of Juan Carlos amphibious ships

[@mistersquirrel0]

It's a big ship, about half the tonnage of LH6 (America Class).

[@valerianocuomo996]

A lot of incompetence or perhaps paid video makes French companies. It is known to all, the top of the top is the Italian TRIESTE: ALSO BOARDS F35B... WITH CAVOUR, TRIESTE, 90 F35, 100 EUROFIGHTER TYPHON, 11 NEW FREMM FRIGATES, 2 DDX AND OTHER 11,000 TON DDX UNDER CONSTRUCTION, 8 SUBMARINE U212, A TRUE PROJECTION FORCE. ITALY HAS FINCANTIERI AND LEONARDO GROUP, THE LARGEST GROUPS IN EUROPE

[@billshun3963]

Maybe India should consider purchase one of this top notch Military Vessel on installment just for a legit bragging rights.

[@access_denied1082]

Who fucking cares about India???

[@2012562]

At least in Egypt, you need two pieces to carry out huge landing operations

[@erichpizer1]

i wonder if France will develop VTOL jets like the F35 C

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

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[@reymondritonga4625]

They uniform navy is weird, i thought they are work Labor ship

[@TheScottab]

Fun fact that they did not mention. The ship can retreat faster than it can advance. Preserving a great French tradition.

[@ohauss]

Fun fact you didn't mention - you never, ever, did your homework in your life and simply get by with parroting drivel you overheard somewhere.

[@RayarBasay]

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[@YepTriedToTellYou]

The maginot line of ships.

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

Huge ship, slow target that requires lots of protection from torpedoes and missiles during a "real" war. Does France have enough frigates, cruisers, and destroyers to defend this huge/slow target in a "real" war against China and/or Russia? If not, is this ship going to be limited to heavily defended task force operations with its NATO allies during a "real" war against China and/or Russia?

[@Rob_F8F]

Amphibious ships ALL require escorting warships. This one is no different.

[@billshun3963]

Both China and France seems in a pretty good terms. Am I wrong?

[@mukkaar]

Oh wow. You realized something all navies know.

[@eljayalcantara3633]

Someone didn't research we'll know facts about these ships and how they operate on a daily basis

[@Jakob_DK]

You would still need someone to keep proxies at bay. Russian wagner and the like are active in Africa

[@freemanlee5655]

even more interesting if that ship carries f35

[@squirepraggerstope3591]

The Mistrals are good modestly sized LPH/LPDs, though whether France was justified in building three to help Paris continue playing its fantasy "still a great global power" game instead of maintaining fully France's now hollowed out land forces, is another matter. Either way, we British, whose core national defence really does require a far bigger RN and RAF, should certainly NEVER agree instead to increase our land forces deployments to Europe while France, the defence of which does need 1st and foremost a bigger army, has actually cut back on key land capabilities.

[@CashBrooks-e3z]

Trump's speech about the NATO countries that don't pay there way it can be talked about it is a higher rank to pay your way

[@FNO_CC]

Its extraordinary ..but useless for battles

[@terrytytula]

Very impressive ship but I guess I've been influenced by the Ukrainian war, all I see is a giant drone target.

[@danthemansmail]

Missile food.

[@robindawtrey9735]

A bit of French Propoganda...size second to Charles DE Gaulle aircraft carrier a few tonnes short...22,000 to CdG 44,000... unparalleled capacity... revolutionary abilities...none of this is new...many navies have similar. But good on them...doesn't hurt to boast a bit.

[@Jameslow2486]

The men look different from those walking around Paris 🤔

[@swunt10]

You can't run a modern navy with Banlieue monkeys. But I do wonder what they plan to do in future, when the majority of the population has the IQ of the average "newcomer". I guess western europe simply becomes a 3rd world shithole and then having a good navy is the least of your problems.

[@TemplarX2]

Only foreigners in Paris not good looking Frenchmen and women.

[@daveweiss5647]

LoL... I had a similar thought... these guys are out risking their lives for their country while the politicians are at home just giving it away like it was trash... same across all western countries unfortunately... we are ruled over by despicable traitors...

[@lauter352]

Other countries should not be ashamed of buying it, because it is the best in the world, like all the last weapons France built during the last two decades…

[@matomasi76]

Less capabilities than Spanish Juan Carlos I

[@chrishopewynne2845]

And doing FUCK ALL to stop death on the channel whilst rebuilding Norte Dame …NON …

[@马国通靈人]

Most Advanced IS OUT OF DATE COMPARE TO CHINA

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[@ybing]

is this an AI generated voice? publish a video can't pronounce the "Bow" correctly for a ship?

[@jackshaftoe1715]

It's a giant target, that should have never been built. Bout as stealthy as an elephant. Other then a jobs program, this was a boondoggle.(Oh ya...the kick backs.)

[@RS-xx9ve]

In fairness the Tonnerre class is unique in the World. According to French traditions, it has one forward gear and SIX reverse! 😂😂 #naz1collaborators

[@grahamfordham6475]

With this equipment a yet they canot stop migrants leving there shours.

[@fcassmann]

You are weird. 🇪🇺🇳🇱

[@daveweiss5647]

​@fcassmann no... he is correct, all this money for defense but all our nations are being invaded by millions from across the world finally facilitated by the politicians and bureaucrats in charge... it is despicable.

[@raywhitehead730]

Actually, useless.

[@jackwinemiller8358]

its almost a carbon copy of the united states navy's LHA class ships built in the late 70's and since been replaced by the LHD class amphibious assault ships which handle the LCAC hovercrafts. so id say the french navy needs to look up "state of the art" cuz that ship aint even close. sorry french guys, good try though. btw, where would you ever actually perform an amphibious landing? upon who? lmao

[@daveweiss5647]

The French conduct tons of foreign operations, especially in Africa... look up "FranceAfique" they essentially still control their former colonial Empire there and conduct constant operations there...

[@momcilopucar8749]

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[@sebbosebbo9794]

3 days.... we know.... we know.

[@daveweiss5647]

These ships are not made to invade Russia... they are to project power in Africa, the middle east amd Asia/Pacific... why would anyone ever conduct an amphibious operation against Russia? Or any other Nuclear power for that matter???

[@aitortilla5128]

Russia the invincible thought it could conquer Ukraine in 3 days and a few years later...it's still stuck in the east