You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed The 446MW Landivisiau power plant is a combined-cycle power plant under development in Brittany Total Direct Énergie (TDE) subsidiary Compagnie Electrique de Bretagne (CEB) is developing the plant. Siemens was awarded a €450m ($493m) contract for turnkey construction and supply of turbines and control system for the plant in September 2019 Siemens will also operate and maintain the plant for 20 years under the contract The company is responsible for providing remote diagnostic services that form part of its Omnivise Digital Service portfolio Siemens Financial Services (SFS) held a 40% equity stake in the project during the seven-year development phase The company sold its stake to TDE upon signing the turnkey contract The plant is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2021 Power generated by the plant will be sold to Électricité de France (EDF) under a power purchase agreement at a tariff equivalent to 95% of the hourly price on EPEX an exchange for the power spot markets in Europe Landivisiau combined-cycle power plant will be located in the Finistère department of north-west Brittany It will occupy 3.5ha on a 13ha site in the Verna area The site is surrounded by a well-developed economic activity zone and is accessible via the Rennes-Brest expressway Landivisiau power station will utilise natural gas as the primary fuel to generate power It will be connected to the natural gas transmission network via a 20km-long new pipeline which will be connected to a proposed 111km-long pipeline between Pleyben (Finistère) and Plumergat (Morbihan) The plant will employ a remotely read load profile meter along with additional equipment to facilitate remote metering CEB will also set up a co-generation system to utilise the heat generated by the power plant as part of the Breton electric pact Heat produced from the plant will provide a heating system for installations in the vicinity while replacing electric convectors or boilers Landivisiau will be the first plant in France to be equipped with a combined gas cycle with co-generation It forms a part of the sustainable development policy of TDE The only existing power stations in Brittany are the Brennilis and Dirinon gas turbine plants which are approaching the end of their life and are expected to be suspended by 2023 The closure of the existing plants would lead to an annual residual capacity shortfall of up to 600MW by 2023 The increase in electricity consumption in Brittany rose by 9.9% from 2006 to 2014 Brittany was found to represent 6.3% of growth in peak demand while contributing to 4.4% of annual electricity consumption The region was also found to be the third most dynamic in France in terms of the increase in electricity consumption The Landivisiau power plant is being developed with an estimated investment of €450m ($497m) while the pipeline for the plant will be developed with an estimated investment of €100m ($122.9m) The transmission infrastructure is estimated to cost between €30m ($32.8m) and €40m ($43.7m) while the gas grid connection is estimated to cost between €20m ($21.8m) and €30m ($32.8m) The European Commission approved financial assistance for the project subject to a condition that CEB will not be able sell the power generated by the plant through long-term contracts to any firm with a share of more than 40% in the French electricity generation market French electricity grid operator RTE is responsible for developing the grid connection for the Landivisiau power plant GRTgaz will develop the pipeline for the transmission of natural gas to the plant Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Home/Gas/Gas Turbines Siemens will build a new combined cycle power plant as a turnkey project in Landivisiau in western France By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy In a video of spectacular visuals, Bugatti has now put its aviation-inspired limited-edition Chiron Sport to the ultimate test pitting the massive 1,500-horsepower W16 engine against all 5,648 horsepower of thrust from the French Navy’s Dassault Rafale Marine fighter jet in a sprint race down the runway of the Landivisiau Naval Air Base in northwest France Dubbed “Les Légendes du Ciel” — or “Legends of the Sky” — the special edition Chiron Sport was first unveiled back in November last year as a tribute to both its own aviation heritage and that of some of the automaker’s racers over the decades each going for a staggering $3.41 million USD The first Barracuda boat will be delivered in 2019, two years late, business weekly La Tribune has reported. "The postponed delivery is due to an industrial delay," according to a document from the economy ministry, which gave no details, La Tribune's report said. A six-strong Barracuda fleet, with the first of class dubbed Suffren, will eventually replace the Rubis boats, which are also being fitted with the Sigma 40XP as part of a modernization. Safran has supplied an undersea navigation system since equipping the Redoutable, the French Navy’s first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, launched in 1967. The company also supplies the navigation system on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which is undergoing a major 18-month overhaul. Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feedDefense News © 2025 Two machines at the pinnacle of engineering – the Bugatti Chiron Sport and the Dassault Rafale Marine – face each other at a naval base in Landivisiau The ultimate high-octane rendezvous between France’s top machines is a spectacle to behold Two professionals occupy the cockpits – Bugatti’s pilote officiel Pierre-Henri Raphanel in the Chiron Sport and frigate captain Etienne in the Rafale Marine. They and their teams have been preparing for this day for weeks. The tension leading up to the start is immense for everyone involved. With its outstanding performance and incredible top speed, the Bugatti Chiron Sport is almost peerless in the automotive world. A Bugatti has gone toe-to-toe with a jet before. A Veyron 16.4 took on a Eurofighter Typhoon in a drag race in 2007. In the current match-up, the Bugatti Chiron Sport and the Dassault Rafale Marine are seeing how they measure up against one another in disciplines like acceleration, torque and braking behavior. Bugatti has held close links with the aviation world for more than 110 years. Many of the successful Bugatti race car drivers, such as Albert Divo, Robert Benoist, and Bartolomeo “Meo” Costantini, flew for the French Air Force at the beginning of the last century. The legendary French aviator, Roland Garros, owned a Bugatti Type 18 in order to be as fast on the ground as he was in the air. Company founder, Ettore Bugatti, marveled at his drivers’ courage and technical understanding. The race car drivers benefited from their experience in the aircraft cockpit and applied it to the road. The pilots were fascinated by Bugatti’s agile, light, and fast automobiles that mirrored the performance of their aircraft. Around 1915, Ettore Bugatti was himself developing airplane engines, and from 1937 the company founder worked on developing an entire aircraft that would break speed records. The project then had to be discontinued due to the outbreak of the Second World War. It was therefore only logical for Bugatti to unveil the Chiron Sport ‘Les Légendes du Ciel’ at the end of last year, limited to just 20 units. It is the French luxury marque’s way of honoring French aviation and the former Bugatti drivers of the golden age who also piloted airplanes. Since it was revealed the Chiron Sport ‘Les Légendes du Ciel’ forges a link between the past and the present. The limited edition Bugatti features attributes to aircraft, such as the Gris Serpent matte grey paintwork and the blue, white, and red Tricolor, which adorns the front of the side skirts made from black visible carbon fiber. The bars of the radiator grille are made from laser-cut, deep-drawn aluminum and are reminiscent of planes in a flyby formation. A brushed aluminum door sill panel with the lettering ‘Les Légendes du Ciel’ identifies the edition. It has a leather interior in the Gaucho color which is reminiscent of the natural leather used in airplanes in the past. This natural material is contrasted with aluminum trims and an aluminum inlay featuring the ‘Les Légendes du Ciel’ logo, which also features on the headrests. On the door panels, there is a sketch of a racing scene between the Nieuport 17 airplane and a Bugatti Type 13 that represents the two historical links commemorated by the limited edition hyper sports car. The appropriate power is provided by the 8.0-liter W16 engine with 1,500 PS and torque of 1,600 newton meters. A seven-gear dual-clutch transmission transfers the power to all four tires. The edition, limited to 20 units, retails at a net price of 2.88 million euros. These two French icons have a lot in common. Ettore Bugatti founded his company in Molsheim, France, in 1909 and the French army introduced naval aviators in the following year. The Rafale was first deployed by the army in 2001, the year in which Bugatti unveiled the Veyron 16.4. The fleet at the Landivisiau base has consisted exclusively of the Rafale Marine since 2016, the year in which Bugatti introduced the Chiron². The two extremes of their respective field share common ground in terms of technology and materials, too. “The Chiron Sport and the Rafale Marine have more in common than they don’t. They are both absolutely high-tech products, are manufactured with passion and precision, are beautiful and incredibly powerful and fast, can be maneuvered and can brake precisely like no other,” says Etienne. The brakes of the Rafale were developed by Messier-Bugatti, a company that can be traced to Bugatti Automobiles in Molsheim. The brake block with a diameter of 33.8 centimeters weighs around 27 kilograms. Ten pistons apply pressure of 175 bar to the brake disks. An anti-skid system developed especially for aircraft keeps the jet on track even during tricky landings. A special heat shield on the brake protects the 36-kilogram alloy wheels and the 790x275-15 Michelin tires from overheating. The tires of the Chiron Sport are a little smaller, but no less impressive, with 285/30 R20 ZR tires at the front, 355/25 R21 ZR at the back. In the Chiron Sport, brake disks with a diameter of 420 millimeters at the front and 400 millimeters at the back ensure safe braking. Eight brake pistons at the front and six pistons per brake caliper at the back bite into the disks. To compensate for the extreme heat during landings, the jet’s tires are filled with nitrogen as they have to withstand temperatures ranging from –30 to +199 degrees. The pressure of 16 bar is sufficient for land-based landings, but this is increased to 27 bar for landings on aircraft carriers. In the Chiron Sport, the tire pressure is increased from 2.8 to 3.0 bar for the top-speed mode. Around 70 percent of the aircraft’s skin consists of the composite materials carbon and Kevlar, which means the weight is reduced by approximately 30 per cent compared with aluminum. Aluminum does feature in the aircraft structure, together with titanium. Returning to the scenario at hand: the Bugatti Chiron Sport takes the lead soon after setting off. The hyper sports car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds and to 200 km/h in 6.1 seconds. It takes 13.1 seconds to hit a speed of 300 km/h and 32.6 seconds to accelerate to 400 km/h, a speed at which pilot, Etienne, and the Rafale Marine look to match to take off. The Chiron Sport likewise delivers top performance when accelerating: it goes from 50 to 150 km/h in 3.2 seconds, from 80 to 120 km/h in just 1.8 seconds, and from 100 to 200 km/h in 4.3 seconds. To be able to decelerate stably at high speeds, both machines use extra-special brakes. It takes the Bugatti Chiron Sport 491 meters to come to a standstill from 400 km/h and 247 meters from a speed of 300 km/h. It travels 114 meters when decelerating from 200 to 0 km/h and 31.4 meters to get down from 100 to 0 km/h. Due to the shortness of the runway and the safety regulations, the Chiron Sport brakes at just 210 km/h and the Rafale Marine at 250 km/h. The comparison of France’s top two technical systems is therefore declared a draw. They share more in common than what sets them apart from one another – in terms of technology and driving/flying behavior as well as emotionally. “Setting off alongside and so close to the Rafale Marine was an incredible experience,” explains Pierre-Henri Raphanel. To which Etienne adds: “The Chiron Sport is the ideal vehicle for navy pilots.” Bolide: Not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC, as it is a racing vehicle not intended for use on public roads. Download Centodieci: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 17.9 / extra high phase 17.1 / combined 21.5; CO2 emissions combined, g / km: NA; efficiency class: G Download Chiron: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G Download Chiron Profilée: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G Chiron Pur Sport: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G Download Chiron Sport: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G Download Chiron Super Sport: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 17.9 / extra high phase 17.1 / combined 21.5; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 487; efficiency class: G Download Chiron Super Sport 300+: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 17.9 / extra high phase 17.1 / combined 21.5; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 487; efficiency class: G Download Divo: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 43.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 18.0 / extra high phase 18.3 / combined 22.3; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 506; efficiency class: G Download La Voiture Noire: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 43.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 18.0 / extra high phase 18.3 / combined 22.3; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 506; efficiency class: G Tourbillon: This model is currently not subject to directive 1999/94/EC, as type approval has not yet been granted. Download W16 Mistral: WLTP fuel consumption l/100 km: low phase 40.7 / medium phase 21.9 / high phase 18.3 / extra high phase 17.6 / combined 21.8; CO2 emissions combined Brittany Achieves High-Speed Broadband Milestone: Connecting 500,000 Households and Businesses the French region of Brittany celebrated in Landivisiau a landmark achievement in regional development and digital inclusivity the region reached the milestone of 500,000 households and businesses connected by high-speed broadband Such achievement propels Brittany towards the fulfilment of both regional ambitions and European Union digital transition goals This project is a testament to Brittany's dedication to bridging the digital divide By providing high-speed internet access uniformly across both urban and rural landscapes Brittany sets a new standard for digital accessibility This initiative aligns with the European Union's objective of enhancing social and economic cohesion through a robust digital transition Strategic Endeavors: The Blueprint of Brittany's Digital Success This latest advancement is far from being only symbolic the project “Bretagne Très Haut Débit” is making strides with the support of EU funds and the cooperation of local communities under the supervision of Mégalis Bretagne The head of the latter and president of the Region Loïg Chesnais-Girard stated "The goal of this ambitious program of 1.7 billion euros is to see all of Brittany connected to very high-speed broadband by 2026; and the challenge is on the verge of being met." Recent strides in the high-speed internet roll-out are already making a difference for households "The arrival of fiber optic broadband in Landivisiau and the broader Brittany region marks a pivotal improvement in the daily lives of our residents and the operational capabilities of local businesses and public entities," reflects further President of the Region Loïg Chesnais-Girard "Our goal for this €1.7 billion ambitious program is to see all of Brittany connected to very high-speed internet by 2026; and we are well on track to achieving this." Transforming Lives: The Broad Reach of High-Speed Internet in Brittany Underscoring the impact of fibre optics for administrative and government services director of the France Service antenna in Landivisiau states "On average and our visitors sometimes need to carry out their online procedures here (taxes but it's true that with very high-speed broadband this assistance is easier and more efficient the advent of high-speed internet facilitates small and medium-sized businesses extending their competitive edge and enabling them to tap into new markets it fosters innovation and solidifies already existing innovative enterprises a business dealing in robotisation solutions Brian Boulanger states:  "For us the benefit of fibre is significant: it allows us to intervene remotely to detect malfunctions and assist our clients in France but also abroad nearly 400 construction sites are active across the four Breton departments public works are expected to deploy a total of 50,000 km of cables throughout the regional territory the current pace allows building 6,000 to 7,000 connections per month To inspire the entire initiative is the principle that for each new connection in an urban area equivalent to 60% of the population of the region From Regional Development to European Cohesion: the strategic importance of Brittany's Broadband Initiative The initiative is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and it was designated as an Operation of Strategic Importance (OSI) within the 2021-27 Cohesion Policy legal framework The broadband rollout in Brittany exemplifies a flagship initiative whose potential was recognized by regional authorities to significantly influence regional development Operations of strategic importance reflect the strategic priorities of the Cohesion Policy aiming to diminish disparities between regions and elevate the quality of life for European citizens These strategic EU projects share a common ground in the 27 Member States: they are symbolic for the aims of EU programmes in the regions and they bring innovative solutions their contribution carries a strong importance for the national serving as concrete demonstrations of the EU's investment in its communities and the tangible impact of Cohesion Policy By channelling targeted investments into digital infrastructure the broadband rollout in Brittany stands as a beacon of how regions can advance toward their digital transition goals This operation of strategic importance underscores the necessity of strategic communication to broadcast the successes and merits of such initiatives ensuring their value is recognized among the local community citizens of France and involved stakeholders Strategic priorities of the EU take many shapes and forms on the ground and each region has selected a different project to designate as an Operation of Strategic Importance This publication will embark on an exploration of operations of strategic importance across Europe in a dedicated series Each article will unveil the transformative impact of Cohesion Policy on communities showcasing how strategic investments lay the foundation for a more unified From enhancing digital connectivity in Brittany to driving economic innovation and social inclusion across the Union stay tuned for a journey with Cohesion policy’s flagship projects Siemens has secured a turnkey contract worth about €450m from Compagnie Electrique de Bretagne to build a new combined-cycle power plant in Landivisiau in western France Compagnie Electrique de Bretagne is now fully owned by French gas and energy provider Total Direct Énergie (TDE) Total Direct Énergie CEO Xavier Caïtucoli said: “Thanks to its flexibility our new power plant in Landivisiau will be ideal for balancing out the fluctuating infeed from wind and solar plants “It will therefore make a crucial contribution to supply security in the region The efficient gas turbine technology from Siemens and their participation during the project development phase were important factors in successfully implementing this project.” the new power plant is expected to meet Brittany’s growing electricity demands Siemens has agreed to operate and maintain the plant for 20 years Siemens’ financing arm Siemens Financial Services (SFS) held an equity stake in the project ensuring stability during the complete development phase as the power plant is expected to be commissioned in the second half of 2021 Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Siemens will be responsible for the turnkey construction and supply of an SGT5-4000F gas turbine It will also provide remote diagnostic services which are part of the Omnivise Digital Service portfolio Siemens Gas and Power CEO Karim Amin said: “With Landivisiau we are developing and building a modern combined cycle power plant that will play a major role in supporting the security of electricity supply in France utilising Siemens’ efficient and environmentally friendly technology “Our advanced power plant technology and our first-rate operation and maintenance services will ensure that the plant continues to operate economically and reliably for a long time to come.” In July 2019, Siemens received a contract worth €280m ($313m) to deliver key components and long-term power generation services for the 840MW Maisan combined cycle power plant in Iraq his government announced capacity would be capped at the current level of 63.2 GWe and be limited to 50% of France's total output by 2025 The French Energy Transition for Green Growth Law did not call for the shutdown of any currently operating power reactors but it meant EDF would have to close older reactors in order to bring new ones online The utility began construction of a 1650 MWe EPR unit at Flamanville in December 2007 with commercial operation originally expected in 2013 The loading of fuel into the core of the Flamanville EPR - hot testing of which was completed last week - is now expected at the end of 2022 EDF must therefore shut the equivalent capacity in order to begin operating the Flamanville unit President Emmanuel Macron promised to respect Hollande's target he has said French reductions in nuclear power must be at a pace that allows the country to retain energy sovereignty In a November 2018 speech at the Elysee palace to clarify France's energy transition Macron said 14 reactors of 900 MWe capacity will be shut down by 2035 He said the Fessenheim plant - close to the German border - would close in the spring of 2020 Under a draft energy and climate bill presented in May this year France will now delay its planned reduction in the share of nuclear power in its electricity mix to 50% from the current 2025 target to 2035 EDF applied in late-September to the nuclear safety regulator and the minister for Ecological and Solidarity Transition to shut the two 880 MWe pressurised water reactors at Fessenheim Before it submitted its decommissioning application EDF signed a protocol agreement with the government according to which the state will compensate the utility The initial fixed portion - expected to total about EUR400 million (USD433 million) - will cover the anticipated costs associated with the closure of Fessenheim This will include such costs as retraining staff the basic nuclear facility tax and post-operational costs Further variable payments will be made to reflect EDF's operating income shortfall up to 2041 This will be determined on the basis of market prices and EDF's 900 MWe generation volumes National grid operator RTE said last week it did not expect the closure of both Fessenheim units this year to impact the security of France's energy supply despite the delay in commissioning the Flamanville EPR "This closure is offset by the commissioning of the combined cycle gas plant in Landivisiau the development of renewable energies and the commissioning of two interconnections with Great Britain and Italy," RTE said with the closure of France's remaining coal-fired plants and in the absence of commissioning of the Flamanville EPR extra vigilance would be needed regarding security of supply "There is unease around the appropriateness of closing a low-carbon source of production amidst the climate emergency," Valérie Faudon managing director of the French Nuclear Energy Society in a Europe still very dependent on coal and gas-fired power plants which will lead to an increase in CO2 emissions appears to represent an ecology that is now resolutely out-dated." "The Fessenheim power station emits 6g of CO2/KWh the German electricity system emits more than 400g of CO2/KWh The output of the Fessenheim plant will not be replaced by renewable energy but rather by the production of French or foreign gas-fired power plants Germany is commissioning a new coal-fired power plant This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page A Bugatti Chiron Sport and The Dassault Rafale Marini faced each other in North-west France at the Naval Base in Landivisiau The two vehicles have been built in France using high-technology sharing technical progress from developments in automotive and aerospace engineering a Bugatti Veyron took on a Eurofighter Typhoon jet in a drag race Bugatti Chiron Sport and the Dassault Rafale Marine were put up against each other to measure variables such as acceleration Robert Benoist and Bartolomeo were race car drivers who also flew the French Air Force at the beginning of last century A French aviator Roland Garros owned a Bugatti Type 18 in order to be as fast on the ground as he was in the air the race car drivers benefitted from the experience in the cockpit and were fascinated by Bugatti’s light agile and fast automobiles that are in comparison with the aircraft The Bugatti Chiron Sport ‘Les Légendes du ciel’ was officially unveiled at the end of last year and is limited to only 20 units worldwide The vehicle is a French luxury marque’s way of honoring the French aviation and the former Bugatti drivers who also flew airplanes It’s finished in Gris Serpent matte grey paintwork blue front side skirts and white and red Tricolor These are just some of the features that pay tribute to the aircraft the front side skirts are made from black visible carbon fiber the radiator grille bars are made from laser-cut deep-drawn aluminium and a brushed aluminium sill panel that features ‘Les Legendes du ciel’ letterings The Bugatti Chiron Sport features a leather interior in Gaucho color similar to the natural leather material that was used in airplanes in the past The natural material is contrasted with aluminium trims and inlays featuring the ‘Les Legendes du Ciel’ logo which is also on the headrests A sketch of the racing scene between Nieuport 17 aeroplane and Bugatti Type 13 can be found on the door panels the sketch represents the two historic links by the limited edition hyper sports cars The vehicle is powered by a 8.0-liter W16 engine that generates an output of 1500 PS and 1600NM of torque.The acceleration from 0-100km/h is achieved in 2.4 seconds 300km/h in 13.1 seconds and 400km/h is achieve in 32.6 seconds A seven-gear dual-clutch transmission has been fitted on the Chiron Sport to send power to all four tires The twin-engine jet has a dry weight of 10.3 tons and a maximum weight of 24.5 tons 10.86 metres wingspan and can achieve a top speed of 1,975km/h (1.6 Mach) The Bugatti Chiron Sport and the Rafale Marine have a lot in common in terms of technology and materials the brakes on the Rafale and the Chiron Sport were both developed by Messier-Bugatti and both icons have been built using lightweight materials The Chiron Sport is the first vehicle to feature an entirely hydraulically adaptive chassis similar to the landing gear of a jet the only difference is the landing gear of the jet is withdrawn hydraulically whereas the Chiron Sport chassis adapts on the basis of various driving programs and website in this browser for the next time I comment Ocean Hit 2022 exercise Ocean Hit 2022 was held on the Atlantic coast with the assistance of Marine National (French Navy) vessels elements of the Armée de Terre (French Army) and aircraft of the Marine Nationale (French Navy) Schweizer Luftwaffe (Swiss Air Force) and the Royal Air Force The main operating base is Base d'Aéronautique Navale (BAN) de Landivisiau (BAN) which is the home base of three Flotilles (squadrons) with the Dassault Rafale M Ocean Hit 2022 is a major combined high-intensity aero-maritime combat operational readiness exercise which is organised by the airborne group (GAé) It is helping to upgrade the level of cooperation and interoperability between the participants with a valuable exchange of experience and know-how naval protection and ground force support were performed with increasing difficulty To prepare for operations from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) one of the challenges of the exercise is the ability to work from different air bases in an environment made complex by the CYBER intelligence and interception capabilities of the "enemy" the participants carried out fourteen organic waves but also COMAO (Composite Air Operations) allowing to reinforce the interoperability of the nations and to share the know-how of each of the units live fire coordinated with the European multi-purpose frigate Aquitaine (D650) was also carried out within the tactical unfolding of the mission Marine NationaleRafale M from 11F at LandivisiauE-2C Hawkeye from 4F at Lorient/Lann-BihouéATL2 (Atlantique 2) from 21F/23F at Lorient/Lann-BihouéNH90-NFH from 33F at Lanvéoc/PoulmicFrance Armée de l'Air et de l'EspaceMirage 2000-5F from EC01.002 at Luxeuil/St SauveurMirage 2000D from EC-3 at Nancy/OcheyRafale C unit not knownE-3F AWACS from EDCA-36 at AvordHellenic Air ForceF-16C/D Block 30 from 330 Mira at Almiros/Nea AnchialosSchweizer LuftwaffeF/A-18C Hornet from Fliegerstaffel 11 at MeiringenRoyal Air ForceF-35B Lightning from 617 Squadron at RAF Marham Photo by Marine Nationale / video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZzLY4sw6Yo As a member you get access to all our premium content and benefits learn more Richard Hammond raced a Bugatti Veyron against a Eurofighter Typhoon for the old Top Gear show and despite ITS impressive straight-line performance the hypercar found it hard to keep up with the fighter jet Fourteen years later, its successor, the Chiron, has had its credentials tested against a Dassault Rafale Marine fighter jet The pride of the French Navy aviation and the modern hypercar got together at the naval base in Landivisiau in the country’s northwestern territory Holding the wheel of the Chiron Sport, which was in ‘Les Legendes du Ciel’ (LDC) specification a 20-unit limited-production model that honors the 20th century French daredevils The official Bugatti test driver took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 14 times between 1986 and 2000 won the French Formula 3 championship in 1985 and qualified for the F1 Monaco Grand Prix in 1989 He has been with the Molsheim automaker for over a decade and he broke the speed record for road legal cars in 2010 with the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport Also Watch: Bugatti Chiron Sport Lease Program Has The Craziest Numbers You’ve Ever Seen Frigate captain Etienne flew the Rafale Marine next to the hypercar and witnessed how the two stack up against each other in acceleration and braking “Precision and preparation are everything Everything happens very quickly in the Rafale Marine And the same goes for the Chiron Sport at high speeds” Shortly after setting off, the Chiron Sport took the lead aided by the 1,500 PS (1,479 HP / 1,103 kW) and 1,600 Nm (1,180 lb-ft) 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 which is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive It can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.4 seconds to 300 km/h (186 mph) in 13.1 seconds and to 400 km/h (249 mph) in 32.6 seconds “I pulled away from the Rafale over the first few hundred meters it was around 20 meters above and alongside me in the air” “An incredible and fantastic sight” The organizers declared the comparison a draw Top Gear adored the Bugatti Veyron in the mid to late noughties The World’s Fastest Car had fantastic content potential with arguably the most ambitious segment involving a race with a Eurofighter Typhoon and it’s a much more simple straight-line race - the TG one involved both the plane and the car turning around for another go after the initial runway blast This worked very well since the Eurofighter needed a lot of room to bank back around at the end of the runway goes how you might expect - the Dassault take a little while to get going before the jet builds up steam and thunders past We don’t get the clearest look at the battle either a raw video cut will come out at a later date The Rafale was doing just over 100mph after 250 metres and took off at 450 metres at a speed of around 160mph with the hypercar continuing to just under 220mph before braking which is capable of hitting 1200mph (Mach 1.6) Bugatti has gone to great lengths in its press material to link the two very different vehicles 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Sign-Up Now PRO membership payments go directly back into the website to pay for hosting It's what also enables us to offer a free download tier Join over 145,000 subscribers of our free dedicated flight simulation newsletter Are you using the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U teammates competed in the Landivisiau – Gilbert Bousquet 148.7km road race Hopkins was involved in a mid-peloton crash he had a front wheel with just one spoke left intact His teammate George Alfie was the top team finisher crossing the line 9th “Had a run in with the ground in Boucles Guégonnaises Thankfully came out of it injury free and happy with the sensations heading into the first major goals of the year.” Category: All, Sports Since recently reinstating our popular I Am The Speedhunter program we’ve been receiving story submissions from all around the world many of which are leading us to some simply amazing builds Adrien Faure’s spectacular body-dropped and boosted Volkswagen Karmann Ghia from Landivisiau With Adrien’s brother Maxime on camera duty we’re happy to be able to bring you this spotlight post on what is a stunning custom creation When Adrien picked up the car in 2010 and embarked on project but I discovered that it was very rusty,” he says Such things are to be expected when you start stripping an old car back to its bare bones but in this case it necessitated the purchase of another car In its final form today you’re looking at 1966 body slung over a ’71 left-hand drive floor pan and running gear Adrien wanted his VW to cut a super low profile but what he had in mind entailed a little more than just dropping the ride height The floorpan itself now sits two inches higher up than factory four inches were chopped out of the roof height – the most difficult part of the build Adrien tells us – and an air-ride system originally designed for a Honda Civic was adapted to fit the Ghia shell was completely smoothed out and resprayed black with a green metal-flake wrap for the roof polished European-spec bumpers and US-spec tail lights One of the defining aspects of this build is the engine which is proudly on show out back and taking the definition of a ‘high-mount’ turbo to another level Perched on a wild homemade tubular manifold the forced induction setup utilises a Renault R5 Alpine Turbo carburettor and a VW Passat turbocharger in a draw-through configuration for a little more power and a great sound to boot We’ve all seen American hot rods and customs with big block Chevy V8s and the like erupting through their hoods but while Adrien’s boosted 1600cc flat-four could hardly be compared to something like that And how good do the white-wall tyres on factory ’67 steel wheels with chrome hubcaps look All the better when the switch is flicked and the Ghia sinks down on its air-ride shift knob and custom trimmed seats and door panels tie in perfectly with the roof Another feature of the interior is the ’67 Karmann Ghia dashboard Beetle rear seat with polished compressor tank for the air suspension and custom engraved door scuff plates featuring Adrien’s daughters’ names there are a number of ways Adrien could have approached this build but we get the feeling he wouldn’t do it any other way given half the chance to do it again “It’s very cool to drive this car,” he says so other drivers smile when they look at her.” That’s not hard to understand – we’re smiling too Adrien shifted his attention to yet another unconventional but equally cool build this time involving a Renault Dauphine and a Yamaha sport bike engine Adrien Thanks: Stick Your Cycle for the engraving & roof covering Adri’s Custom on FacebookMore Volkswagen related stories on Speedhunters My Uncle Carter got an awesome six-month old Lexus ES 300h Sedan by working part time online. published here❥ ❥ ❥ ❥ ➥ ➥ ➥ http://www.cash.jobss1.com/ Probably catch a whoppin for this but as cool as the motor set up is I'd really really love to see it with a decklid (louvers perhaps?) to flow with the kustom vibe it's got going My Uncle Michael just got Chevrolet Spark read the article Curious choice of colors.Looks like the Taxicab paint scheme in Portugal the engine seems to be missing an alternator belt and alternator pulley  And with the cooling fan connected to the other end of the alternator it seems as if this engine would overheat terribly within a matter of minutes (not to mention the fact that the battery wouldn't recharge  Did this guy take the belt and pulley off just for the pics does the belt and pulley even fit in there?Weird I was about to write the same thing (maybe because I'm Portuguese ) I've got two words that would take that teal metalflake roof to the next level:LACE PAINT but in my opinion the unfinished engine doesn't go with the rest of the build That dirty carb with the electric choke (?) loom hanging out I'm sure it will be a nice car once finished but why take beautiful pictures for an article I wonder what it feels like to be so close to having a nice car and then it all gets fucked up by putting a turbo way up there so that the rear lid cant go on but I just cannot get over the exposed engine Bonjour Pour la couleur je ne connaissais pas la couleur des taxi portugais hahahaOui le moteur n'était pas fini lors des photos ,aujourd hui elle est en moteur origine avec un capot dommage de mettre la loupe sur les failles du projet lors des photos plutôt que de regarder l'ensemble de la voiture About time there was another air-cooled VW on Speedhunters The steering wheel and metalflake roof all are American styling cues I would be curious to know from the build crew what exactly their influences were My Uncle Miles got an awesome silver Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT from only workin part-time on a computer Engine parts sticking through the bodywork my bf's daddy just got BMW X5 SUV by working parttime off of a macbook [IMG]http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/Fiatdude/Ghia/d12dcb03-c916-45ce-88a6-b5cd0a8a425d_zpss321rlm4.jpg/IMG/URL] my mum in law got a nine month old Mercedes CLS-Class Sedan just by parttime work online @ihateyoutoo MikkoKukkonen two posts above @Adris custom  explained that the engine wasn't finished when they took the pics and that the engine is now more original and covered He also thinks it is sad people focus on one detail and go into keyboard warrior mode instead of looking at the project as a whole @ihateyoutoo When a blower is sticking out of a 69' Camaro's bonnet no one bats an eye like Ryan replied I didnt even know that any one can make $7466 in a few weeks on the computer.See it here====http://fave.co/2cZolmIᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵ fuhhhi love me some ghia's and this is one of the finest i've ever seen will be off the charts if any part of it gets upgraded in the future ((-8 @Adris custom a rough translation for those who don't understand French:HelloFor the color I did not know it was the color of Portugese taxis hahahaYes the engine was not finished in the pictures It's too bad that people focus on the project flaws in the pictures rather than watching the whole car My Uncle Adam just got Fiat 500e Hatchback just by some part-time working online with a macbook. Check This Ou❥ ❥ ❥ ❥ ➥ ➥  ➥ http://tinyurl.com/ztkz6fy as Steve said I am taken by surprise that a student can make $7059 in 4 weeks on the internet . look at more info❥ ❥ ❥ ❥ ➥ ➥  ➥ http://tinyurl.com/ztkz6fy my Aunty Olivia just got a stunning yellow Kia Rio Hatchback by working part-time from a computer.                        http://fave.co/2d8h5YM Speedhunters is an international collective of photographers writers and drivers with a shared passion for uncovering the world's most exciting car culture stories India and France on Monday signed a key deal to procure 26 naval variants of Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around ₹63,000 crore for the Indian Navy A French multirole fighter aircraft Rafale takes part in a practice session for a simulated landing on a aircraft carrier at the French Navy airbase of Landivisiau in Saint-Servais.(AFP) India is procuring the jets from French defence major Dassault Aviation for deployment on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant The Cabinet Commitee on Security (CCS), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the government-to-government deal for 22 single-seat Rafale M fighters and four twin-seat trainers this month, Hindustan Times had earlier reported manufactured by French plane maker Dassault Aviation is being imported as an interim measure to meet the navy’s urgent requirements until India develops its own twin-engine deck-based fighter The Rafale M procurement will include weapons crew training and logistics support for the Indian Navy from the French government approved the navy’s proposal to buy 26 Rafale M fighters to sharpen its operational capabilities The fighter jet is known to be a sturdy aircraft and comes with a raft of design features that enhance its survivability in aircraft carrier operations that are demanding and expose deck-based assets to a highly corrosive environment It has been specifically designed to operate from 40,000-tonne class aircraft carriers The aircraft is deployed on the French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.