Queen Elizabeth-class
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Aircraft Carrier Alliance (BAE Systems, Thales UK, Babcock)
First Deployed: 2017
Overview
Two aircraft carriers: HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) and HMS Prince of Wales (R09). Largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy at 65,000 tonnes. Operate F-35B Lightning II STOVL fighters via ski-jump ramp with a unique twin-island design.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 73 m flight deck |
|---|---|
| crew | 679 + 1,600 air wing |
| radar | Artisan 3D, S1850M long-range |
| range | 10,000 nautical miles |
| speed | 25+ knots |
| length | 284 m |
| propulsion | Integrated Electric Propulsion, 2 MT30 gas turbines + 4 diesel generators |
| displacement | 65,000 tonnes full load |
| launch_system | Ski-jump ramp |
| aircraft_capacity | Up to 40 aircraft |
Operators
- United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
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