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The "Conte di Cavour" has been officially shown in front of Italian President Ciampi (2): technical specifications

Genoa, Italy - 244m lenght, 39 m bridge-span, it can carry some 27.000 tons and host 1210 crew persons

The manufacturing of the new Italian Navy's admiral ship started in Genoa Fincantieri structure in summer 2002; today its showing occurred, but it will be completed in 2007, when the air carrier, whose overall cost has been forecasted for some EUR 1300m, will be delivered to Navy in order to enter service. Presently, its forward side must still be produced - and the lacking part has been covered today...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 100375
Rome, Italy, 07/20/2004 17:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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