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Originally Posted by M21Sniper
Because Spain can actually protect the carrier it does have, and the AV-8B II is a pretty good multi-role fighter(AV-8B II is AMRAAM capable).
France can't protect theirs, the damned thing never works right, and they have a penchant for surrender anyway.
I cannot in good consciense put france at no.5.
Sorry
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France is able to protect its aircraft carrier. Why?
_ French
Rafales and
Hawkeyes are already good means to protect the ship against air and naval attacks.
_ French SSNs and ASW ships are good numerous and of good quality for anti-submarine defense.
_ The problems the carrier experienced at the beginning of its life are over now.
_ For anti-air defense, France has the 2 modern Cassard Class Destroyers and will have soon (2006-2009) 2 other destroyers (Forbin Class) built with the Italian navy.