Principe De Asturias vs Ulyanovsk
The Principe De Asturias and the Ulyanovsk are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Ulyanovsk displaces 85,000 tons — 5.1x the Principe De Asturias's 16,700 tons. The Principe De Asturias reaches 26 knots vs 30 knots for the Ulyanovsk. Operational range is 6,500 nautical miles for the Principe De Asturias vs 99,999 for the Ulyanovsk. The Principe De Asturias carries a crew of 830 vs 3,400 for the Ulyanovsk. The Principe De Asturias was commissioned in 1988, 7 years before the Ulyanovsk (1995).
| 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 |
| Soviet aircraft carrier, 65,800 tons displacement, powered by four nuclear reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Chernomorsky Shipyard 444 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number built | NA |
| 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 | 85,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 321.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 83.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3,400 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × KN-3 nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, four shafts, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Principe De Asturias-class or Ulyanovsk-class?
The Ulyanovsk-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 16,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Principe De Asturias-class or Ulyanovsk-class?
The Ulyanovsk-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Principe De Asturias-class or Ulyanovsk-class?
The Ulyanovsk-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Principe De Asturias-class has a range of 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Principe De Asturias-class or Ulyanovsk-class?
The Ulyanovsk-class is longer at 321.2 meters compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 195.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Principe De Asturias-class and Ulyanovsk-class have?
The Ulyanovsk-class has a larger crew complement of 3,400 compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 830 crew members.