République-class battleship
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | République |
| Operators |  French Navy |
| Preceded by | Charlemagne-class |
| Succeeded by | Liberté-class |
| In commission | December 1901–1928 |
| Completed | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Pre-dreadnought battleship |
| Displacement | 14,600 tonnes |
| Length | 134 metres |
| Beam | 24 metres |
| Draught | 8.4 metres |
| Propulsion | 3 triple-expansion steam engines, 18,000 shp |
| Speed | 19 knots |
| Complement | 830 |
| Armament | list error: <br /> list (help) 2 × 2 305 mm Modèle 1893/96 guns 6 × 2, 6 × 1 - 164 mm Modèle 1896 guns |
| Armour | list error: <br /> list (help) Belt: 280 mm Deck: 55 mm |
| Notes | Ships in class include: République, Patrie |
The République class was a class of two pre-Dreadnought ironclads of the French Navy.
Design and history
The République marked a significant evolution in the design of French ironclads, with less significant tumblehome than her predecessors, better sailing qualities, larger size, and more firepower. The launch of HMS Dreadnought rendered the class less valuable, yet the ships served during the First World War.
The design was further improved with the closely related Liberté class battleship.
See also
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