Chakri Narubet vs Principe De Asturias

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 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 -- units
Estimated unit price $285 million
Displacement 11,670 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range 10,000 nm at 12 knots â—‰
Length 182.7 m â—‰
Beam 30.5 m â—‰
Crew 601 â—‰
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
Armament
  • 2 × 12.7mm machine guns
  • 3 × sextuple Sadral launchers for Mistral surface-to-air missiles
  • 4 x 20mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh-202 autocannons
Displacement 16,700 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 26.0 knots â—‰
Range 6,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 195.9 m â—‰
Beam 24.3 m â—‰
Crew 830 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × Bazan-General Electric LM2500+ gas turbines in COGAG configuration, one shaft, 46,400 shp
Armament
  • 4 × FABA Meroka Mod 2B CIWS
  • 12 × Oerlikon L120 20 mm guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chakri Narubet-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Principe De Asturias-class has greater displacement at 16,700 tons compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 11,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Chakri Narubet-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Principe De Asturias-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chakri Narubet-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Chakri Narubet-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chakri Narubet-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Principe De Asturias-class is longer at 195.9 meters compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 182.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Chakri Narubet-class and Principe De Asturias-class have?
The Principe De Asturias-class has a larger crew complement of 830 compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 601 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Chakri Narubet-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Principe De Asturias-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Chakri Narubet-class at $285 million.