Jeanne d'Arc class
Overview
Jeanne d'Arc class
Helicopter cruiser Jeanne d'Arc visiting St Helena in 1984.
Source: Peter Neaum -
© CC BY-SA 3.0
Origin
France
Type
Helicopter cruiser
Service life
1964 - 2010
Status
Out of service
Development
Mid 1950's
Developer
France
Production
1959 - 1964
Producer
France
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DCNS, Brest
Number produced
1
Designations
R97 (pennant number)
La Résolue (renamed to Jeanne d'Arc in 1964)
La Résolue (renamed to Jeanne d'Arc in 1964)
Notable users
France
Details
Facts
Jeanne d'Arc class
General
Origin
France
Type
Helicopter cruiser
Complement
611
Dimensions
Displacement
12.365 t full load
10.575 t standard
13.270 t maximum
Length
181.4 m overall
Height
54 m above waterline
Beam
24 m overall
22 m at waterline
Draft
7.3 m
Propulsion
Arrangement
Steam powered turbines, one boiler per turbine
Machinery
4x boiler, 4x steam turbine
Power output
10.000 hp per boiler/turbine
40.000 hp combined
Propulsion
2 shafts
Mobility
Speed
28 knots practical
26.5 knots sustained
30.9 knots briefly achieved in favorable conditions before decommissioning
Range
3.000 nm at 26.5 knots
6.800 nm at 16 knots
7.500 nm at 15 knots
Sensors
Surface search radar
1x DRBV-22D Jupiter
Fire control radar
3x DRBC-32A (for 100mm guns)
Navigation radar
2x BRBN-34 (Racal Decca 1229)
Sonar
1x DUBV-24, hull mounted
Systems
Electronic warfare
ARBR-16 (DR 2000S ESM)
Electronic warfare
ARBX-10 intercept
TACAN
NRBP-20
IFF system
NRBI-50
Decoys
SLQ-25 Nixie towed torpedo decoy
Guns
Dual purpose
4x 100mm Modèle 1953 (as built)
2x 100mm Modèle 1953 (since 2000)
Self-defense
4x 12.7mm M2HB
SSM
Anti-ship
2x3 MM38 Exocet (since 1975)
Aircraft
Facilities
Flight deck for 3 simultaneous take-off/landing operations
Hangar for 8 medium helicopter
(theoretical maximum of 12 if only Alouette III carried)
Supported types
SA.321 Super Frelon
Lynx HAS.2 (FN)
SA.330 Puma
SA.319 Alouette III
SA.341 Gazelle
Media
Jeanne d'Arc class
Aerial view of Jeanne d'Arc class helicopter cruiser. Note the large helicopter deck and rear elevater. A this photo was taken in 1986 the rear turrets are stille present, while the Exocet missiles have already been added.
Source: US Navy
Copyright: Public domain
Jeanne d'Arc class
Helicopter cruiser Jeanne d'Arc seen in port in 2006.
Source: www.netmarine.net
Copyright: CC BY-SA 3.0
SA.330 Puma in Jeanne d'Arc class
SA.330 Puma transport helicopter seen stored in the hangar in the helicopter cruiser Jeanne d'Arc.
Source: Torsten Mörke
Copyright: CC BY-SA 4.0
Jeanne d'Arc class
Helicopter cruiser Jeanne d'Arc moored at the New York Passenger Ship Terminal. Since this photo was taken in 2010 the rear turrets are not present.
Source: Jim.henderson
Copyright: Public domain
Jeanne d'Arc class
Frontal view of Jeanne d'Arc class helicopter cruiser seen in 2010 in Hamburg. Note the two 100mm guns on each side of the superstructure and the six Exocet launchers in between.
Source: Wolfgang Meinhart
Copyright: CC BY-SA 3.0
Jeanne d'Arc class
Close-up of sailor near a 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun in 2010.
Source: loutre.a
Copyright: CC BY 2.0
Jeanne d'Arc class
Helicopter cruiser Jeanne d'Arc seen in port during the decommissioning ceremony in 2010.
Source: loutre.a
Copyright: CC BY 2.0
Armament
MM38 Exocet
Not present upon commissioning. 2x3 MM38 Exocet installed in front of the bridge in 1975.
100mm Creusot-Loire
4x1 100mm Creusot-Loire Modèle 53. Two located on either side of the superstructure, two located at the lower rear deck. Rear turrets removed in the year 2000.
Browning M2HB
4x 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun fitted for self-defense.