LPX vs Principe De Asturias
Overview
The LPX and the Principe De Asturias are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 19,500 tons for the LPX vs 16,700 tons for the Principe De Asturias. The LPX reaches 23 knots vs 26 knots for the Principe De Asturias. The LPX carries a crew of 330 vs 830 for the Principe De Asturias.
The LPX was produced in 2 units vs 1 for the Principe De Asturias. Cost per hull is $285M for the LPX vs $285M for the Principe De Asturias. The LPX was commissioned in 2007, 19 years after the Principe De Asturias (1988).
| South Korean landing platform helicopter, 19,500 tons displacement, entered service in 2007. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Landing platform helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Hanjin Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $285 million |
| Spanish light aircraft carrier, introduced in 1988, propelled by gas turbines in COGAG configuration. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Light aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Bazán |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $285 million |
| Displacement | 19,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 199.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 330 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC marine diesel engine 24 MW (32,000 shp) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 16,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,500 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 195.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 24.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 830 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Bazan-General Electric LM2500+ gas turbines in COGAG configuration, one shaft, 46,400 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the LPX-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The LPX-class has greater displacement at 19,500 tons compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 16,700 tons.
Which is faster, the LPX-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Principe De Asturias-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the LPX-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the LPX-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Principe De Asturias-class has a longer range at 6,500 nautical miles compared to the LPX-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the LPX-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The LPX-class is longer at 199.0 meters compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 195.9 meters.
How many crew members do the LPX-class and Principe De Asturias-class have?
The Principe De Asturias-class has a larger crew complement of 830 compared to the LPX-class's 330 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the LPX-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Principe De Asturias-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the LPX-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LPX-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The LPX-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Principe De Asturias-class.