Chakri Narubet vs LHA-1 Tarawa
Overview
The Chakri Narubet and the LHA-1 Tarawa are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The LHA-1 Tarawa displaces 39,967 tons — 3.4x the Chakri Narubet's 11,670 tons. The Chakri Narubet reaches 25 knots vs 24 knots for the LHA-1 Tarawa. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Chakri Narubet vs 10,000 for the LHA-1 Tarawa. The Chakri Narubet carries a crew of 601 vs 930 for the LHA-1 Tarawa.
The Chakri Narubet was produced in 1 units vs 5 for the LHA-1 Tarawa. The Chakri Narubet was commissioned in 1997, 21 years after the LHA-1 Tarawa (1976).
| Thai light aircraft carrier, introduced in 1997, displaces 11,670 tons and has a crew of 601. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Light aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Bazán |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $285 million |
| American amphibious assault ship, introduced in 1976, displaces 39,967 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 11,670 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 182.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 30.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 601 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbines providing 22,125 shp (16,499 kW), 2 × Bazán-MTU 16V1163 TB83 diesel engines providing 5,600 bhp (4,200 kW), 2 × shafts with 5-bladed propellers |
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| Displacement | 39,967 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 254.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 40.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 930 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Combustion Engineering boilers, 2 × Westinghouse turbines, 70,000 horsepower (52,000 kW), 2 × propeller shafts, 1 × bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chakri Narubet-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class has greater displacement at 39,967 tons compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 11,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Chakri Narubet-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The Chakri Narubet-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the LHA-1 Tarawa-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chakri Narubet-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chakri Narubet-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class is longer at 254.0 meters compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 182.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Chakri Narubet-class and LHA-1 Tarawa-class have?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class has a larger crew complement of 930 compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 601 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chakri Narubet-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Chakri Narubet-class.