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French Guided Missile Destroyers

Suffren Class

Data History & Modifications Pictures

The Suffrens were the first French ships to be built with a missile armament. Originally, three were planned, but the naval budget prevented this.

Tourville Class

Data History & Modifications Pictures

Based on the frigate Aconit, the Tourvilles were originally classed as corvettes, but given frigate pennants, later changed to destroyer ones.