According to the newspaper Figaro was the measurement of the new battleship to build for the French navy 35,000 ton. The building was thoroughly discussed in the Naval Staff. The armour was 40mm thick and had a weight of 14,000 ton. The engines provided 150,000 hp allowing this giant ship with a weight around 350.000.000 kilo a speed of 30 knots although it was possible she was fitted out with even stronger engines allowing a speed of 34 knots. Caused by the naval Treaty of Washington was the maximum calibre of her main armament 40,6cm(1)
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1. The 36.000 tons Richelieu-class consisting of the Richelieu, Jean Bart and the not completed Clemenceau and Gascogne?
