The Chakri Nareubet is Thailand's first and only aircraft carrier. Is is based on Spain's Principe de Asturias carrier and was built in Spain in from 1994-1996. It was delivered to Thailand in 1997.

The ship has largely remained inactive due to a shortage of funds following the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

Specifications

  • Builder: EN Bazan, Ferrol, Spain

  • Displacement:
    • standard: 10,000 tons
    • maximum: 11,486 tons

  • Dimensions: 182.6 x 21.9 x 6.2 meters

  • Maximum speed:
    • gas turbines: 26 knots
    • diesels: 10 knots

  • Crew:
    • ship - 455
    • air group - 146
    • troop transport capacity - 675

  • Armament:
    • 2 Mistral SAM launchers
    • 2 12.7mm machine guns

  • Aircraft: 14, primarily consisting of AV-8S Harriers and helicopters