French frigate La Fayette (F710)

The La Fayette is a second-line multi-mission stealth frigate of the French Navy (Marine Nationale). She is the second French vessel named after the 18th century general Marquis de Lafayette. She is the lead ship of the class, which is also used by the Royal Saudi Navy.

In popular culture

 * The La Fayette (F710), was featured in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, in as the site for the unveiling of the Eurocopter Tiger, which is subsequently stolen in the film.


 * The 1997 video game, Goldeneye 007, released for the Nintendo 64, includes a hostage rescue mission on board the La Fayette.