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Juan Carlos does have slightly more projection power than Mistral, but it is twice as expensive to build and operate. There is no better value out there than Mistral.

Dixmude was ordered for 420m euro... Le Dixmude, nouveau fleuron de la marine nationale - 20minutes.fr Russian contract involves more than the ship but ToT, license fees and construction equipment.

Mistral costs $600 million... price has been reduced over each build Mistral BPC - Bold Alligator 2012 - YouTube

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Juan Carlos could only be used "properly" if your nation is getting F-35B.

The Australians are buying 2X Juan Carlos at $3 billion. $1.5 billion AUS per comes nowhere close to Mistral.

France uses camo jackets, it is more dangerous to be a target than body recovery issues.

Is it so hard to at least give them camo lifejackets?

Mate, Indian RFI names do not meet international names. IN sends out RFI to DCN for an LHP when it says an LPD. IAF sends out RFI for an MMRCA and they include little fighters. What they call an LCU is actually an LST. They don't care about the accuracy of the name.

We do know something, they will be 800t with two engines. They are not LCU but small LST so they will not be going on any transports but island ferries.

The LCU France operates are very old so that price doesn't compare, but the LCATs cost only $38 million. It is far more capable than what India is making.

Also, why does this order cost $500 million? That would make each LCU $62 million.

3 years to build an LCU, they must be waiting for the LHPs to put them in.

Wow... time to get a more water resistant rifle I would say. With India itching for a true amphibious capability, Mistral will be at the top of the list.