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Mistral-class amphibious assault ship
Photo: Simon Ghesquiere/Marine Nationale · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Helicopter Carriers · France · 2004
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Mistral-classamphibiousassaultship

Mistral-class amphibious assault ship
Mistral-class amphibious assault ship Photo: Simon Ghesquiere/Marine Nationale · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Aviation Capacity
75
ASW Capability
60
Versatility
85
Command Facilities
80
Endurance
70
Self-Defence
55
Survivability
70
Speed
40
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin France
ManufacturerSTX Europe
CategoryHelicopter Carriers
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004
Operators2 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Helicopter Carriers MASS Rating
1/3
Post-Cold War
4/12
All-Time
Helicopter Carriers · 10 axes scored
Aviation Capacity
75
ASW Capability
60
Versatility
85
Command Facilities
80
Endurance
70
Self-Defence
55
Survivability
70
Speed
40
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the helicopter carriers category.
01 / Overview
Mistral-class amphibious assault ship
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2004–
Quantity
5
Unit Price (current)
$823.1M↗ 40% inflation · 2012→2025
Original Price
$587.0M (2012)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HELICOPTER CARRIERS · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$823.1M
Original: $587.0M (2012)
Inflation: +%40
69
helicopter carriers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the helicopter carriers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationLanding helicopter dock
  • Ship Typeprojection and command ships
  • Builder / ShipyardDCNS, STX Europe
  • Laid Down2002
  • Launched2004
  • Commissioned2005
  • Ships in Class5
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement16,500 t
  • Full Load Displacement21,200 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)199 m
  • Beam32 m
  • Draft6.3 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement160
  • Officers20
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)3 Wärtsilä diesel-alternators 16 V32 (6.2 MW) + 1 Wärtsilä Vasa auxiliary diesel-alternator 18V200 (3 MW)
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power20,000 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed18.8 kn
  • Range10,691
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun30 mm Breda-Mauser
  • Secondary Guns20 mm modèle F2 gun, 30 mm Breda-Mauser, M134 miniguns, M2HB Browning
  • CIWSSimbad missile systems
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
  • Surface-to-Air MissilesSimbad missile systems
▲Aviation4MOD.4
◎Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
  • Air-Search RadarMRR3D-NG air/surface sentry radar
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarDRBN-38A Decca Bridgemaster E250 navigation radar
  • Electronic WarfareYes
◈Survivability3MOD.3
▣Fleet Status3MOD.3
  • Completed5
  • Active5
  • Planned5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2004Production started
  2. 2008First deployment: Operation Atalanta
  3. 2010Entered service
22
years in service
5
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 3units
3active
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