Juan Carlos I (L61)
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Spain
Manufacturer: Navantia
First Deployed: 2010
Overview
Strategic projection ship serving as light carrier and amphibious assault ship. Ski-jump ramp for AV-8B/F-35B operations plus well deck. Design exported as basis for Australian Canberra-class and Turkish TCG Anadolu.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 32 m |
|---|---|
| crew | 243 + 1,200 marines |
| speed | 21 knots |
| length | 231.8 m |
| well_deck | 4 LCM-1E |
| propulsion | COGAG + electric, LM2500 gas turbines |
| displacement | 27,079 tonnes full load |
| launch_system | Ski-jump ramp 12 degree |
| aircraft_capacity | Up to 30 aircraft |
Operators
- Spain (Armada Espanola)
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