Chakri Naruebet Class Thai Aircraft Carrier
Chakri Naruebet Class
Aircraft Carrier
Other
Basic Information
Name
Chakri Naruebet Class Thai Aircraft Carrier
Designation
Chakri Naruebet Class
Alternate Designation
Chakri Naruebet Class
Equipment Type
Aircraft Carrier
Manufacturer
Bazán
Date of Introduction
1997
Description
The Chakri Naruebet Class Thai Aircraft Carrier is Thailand's first and only aircraft carrier. The ship is the smallest functioning aircraft carrier in the world.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
601
Max Speed
48.2 km/h
Range
18520.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
Chakri Naruebet Class
Type
Aircraft Carrier
Builder
Bazán, Ferrol
Crew
601 ea
Officers
62 ea
Air Crew
146 ea
Scientists
4 ea
Dimensions
Length
182.6 m
Height
164.1 m
Beam
30.5 m
Draft
6.2 m
Displacement, Standard
INA
Displacement, Full Load
11,485 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
CODOG; 2 x GE LM2500
Engine Type
Gas Turbines
Engine Power
44,250 hp (33 MW) sustained
Additional Power
2 × Bazán-MTU 16V1163 TB83 diesel engines providing 5,600 bhp (4,200 kW)
Maximum Range
18,520.0 km at 22.2 km/h
Maximum Speed
48.2 km/h
Missile Weapon System
Missile System #1
Launcher
1 x Mk 41 (8-cell) VLS launcher
Missile Name
Sea Sparrow Missile
Missile Range
19 km
Missile Warhead
Annular blast fragmentation warhead, 41 kg.
Missile System #2
Launcher
4 x Matra Sadral sextuple launchers
Missile Name
Mistral Missile
Missile Range
6 km
Missile Warhead
High Explosive with high density tungsten balls; 2,95 kg
Gun Weapon System
Note
2 x M2 .50 Cal Heavy Machine Guns
Aviation Facilities
Hanger
Space for 10 x Aircraft
Flight Deck Length
174.6 m
Flight Deck Width
27.5 m
Launch Mechanism
ski jump
Ski Jump Angle
12°
Aircraft Lift
2 x aircraft or 20 tons
Radar Systems
Air Search Radar
1 x Saab Sea Giraffe AMB; 3D; G-band
Surface Search/ Navigation Radar
1 x Kelvin Hughes; I-band
Air Control Radar
1 x Kelvin Hughes; E/F-band.
Tacan Radar
1 x URN-25
Protection
Hull
INA
Countermeasures
ESM: Harris ES-3601
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
EW Intercept
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://curiosidades.com.ar/portaaviones-mas-grandes-mundo-conoce-gigantes-mar/; https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/11/29/business/industry/Korea-HJ-Shipbuilding-HJ-Heavy/20221129150930459.html; https://www.reddit.com/r/WarshipPorn/comments/17629ly/htms_chakri_naruenet_911_docked_alongside_the/; https://www.flickr.com/photos/davids_world_2011/38495864382;
Image Sources
Notes
https://curiosidades.com.ar/interesantes/portaaviones-mas-grandes-mundo-conoce-gigantes-mar/; https://war-book.ru/avianosecz-chakri-naruebet/; https://marineforum.online/thailand-korvette-bei-widrigem-wetter-gesunken/; https://www.reddit.com/r/MilitaryPorn/comments/7ylrwf/thai_aircraft_carrier_htms_chakri_naruebet_cvh911/;
Details
Country of Origin
Thailand
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
C
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
182.6 m
Width
30.5 m
Height
164.1 m
Weight
11485000 kg
Operators (1)
Thailand
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