Georges Leygues class frigate

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The Georges Leygues class ("F70 type") is a type of anti-submarine frigates of the French Navy. They are polyvalent, due to their Exocet and Crotale missile complement, which makes them especially suitable for defence of strategic positions, demonstrations or high sea escorts. The F70 is internationally labelled an "anti-submarine destroyer" (hende the "D" in the hull numbers), though the French doesn't use the term and calls them "frigates".

Related Topics:
French Navy - Exocet - Crotale - Destroyer

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There are seven ships in the class :

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• D640 Georges Leygues
• D641 Dupleix
• D642 Montcalm
• D643 Jean de Vienne
• D644 Primauguet
• D645 La Motte Picquet
• D646 Latouche-Tréville

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Image:Motte-Picquet-Profil.jpg|The Motte-Picquet, a Georges Leygues-class frigate

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Image:Primauguet frigate 1.jpg|close-up of the Primauguet with all flags flying during the "Armada de Rouen" sea parade (July 2003)

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Image:Primauguet_frigate_2.jpg|Aft of the Primauguet; the tugged sonar is clearly visible (white submarine-shaped device)

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Image:Motte-Picquet-tugged-sonar.jpg|The F70 type frigates (here, Motte-Picquet) are fitted with VDS (Variable Depth Sonar) type DUBV43 or DUBV43C tugged sonars

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Image:Motte-Picquet-PCNO.jpg|Operational Center of the Motte-Picquet frigate.

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Image:Motte-Picquet-Crotal.jpg|gunnery crew of the Motte-Picquet frigate, in front of the Crotale anti-air missile launcher

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Image:Motte-Picquet-ANF1.jpg|shooting exercices with an ANF1 from the bridge of the Motte-Picquet frigate

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Image:Motte-Picquet-turret.jpg|Main gun (100 mm)

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Image:FS Montcalm.jpg

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