Charles de Gaulle's published 27-knot speed is questioned as a complete description of its performance. The comparison sets it beside the proposed PA2's 26 knots and the British Queen Elizabeth class figure of more than 25 knots, with a 32-knot test speed also quoted. These comparisons express scepticism and do not establish an alternative maximum for Charles de Gaulle. The stated method is the "Wiki rule": keep discussion to figures already published openly, with Wikipedia used as an unambiguous public reference. This boundary protects professional contacts and avoids disclosing information obtained through privileged access. Public specifications remain the figures used even when their completeness is doubted.
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Why published warship specifications need caution
Charles de Gaulle's declared speed shows how to use public naval specifications without exposing privileged information or mistaking official figures for a complete performance envelope.