Principe De Asturias vs LHA-1 Tarawa
The Principe De Asturias and the LHA-1 Tarawa are both Aircraft carrier classes. The LHA-1 Tarawa displaces 39,967 tons — 2.4x the Principe De Asturias's 16,700 tons. The Principe De Asturias reaches 26 knots vs 24 knots for the LHA-1 Tarawa. Operational range is 6,500 nautical miles for the Principe De Asturias vs 10,000 for the LHA-1 Tarawa. The Principe De Asturias carries a crew of 830 vs 930 for the LHA-1 Tarawa. The Principe De Asturias was produced in 1 units vs 5 for the LHA-1 Tarawa. The Principe De Asturias was commissioned in 1988, 12 years after the LHA-1 Tarawa (1976).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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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| 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 Principe De Asturias-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class has greater displacement at 39,967 tons compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 16,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Principe De Asturias-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The Principe De Asturias-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the LHA-1 Tarawa-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Principe De Asturias-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-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 Principe De Asturias-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class is longer at 254.0 meters compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 195.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Principe De Asturias-class and LHA-1 Tarawa-class have?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class has a larger crew complement of 930 compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 830 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Principe De Asturias-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 Principe De Asturias-class.