HTMS Chakri Naruebet
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Spain
Manufacturer: Bazan (now Navantia)
First Deployed: 1997
Overview
World's smallest aircraft carrier still in commission. Flagship of the Royal Thai Navy. Based on Principe de Asturias design. Originally operated AV-8S Matador STOVL fighters, now serves primarily as royal yacht and helicopter carrier.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 30.5 m |
|---|---|
| crew | 455 + 146 air group |
| radar | SPS-52C 3D |
| speed | 26 knots |
| length | 182.6 m |
| propulsion | CODOG, 2 LM2500 + 2 MTU diesels |
| displacement | 11,486 tonnes full load |
| launch_system | Ski-jump ramp 12 degree |
| aircraft_capacity | Helicopters only (AV-8S retired) |
Operators
- Thailand
- Thailand (RTN)
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