Juan Carlos I
IOC: January 2009
Total Production: 3
Production Cost: USD$2.5 billion
Production: 1
Unitary Cost: USD$451 million
Also Known As
Buque de Proyeccion Estrategica
Origin
Spain
Program Status:
Under Construction
Contractor/s
Navantia
Family Members
LHD Canberra
Aircraft, Vehicles & Crafts:
AB212 (6)
AV-8B Harrier II Plus (6)
LCM-1E (4)
CH-47 Chinook (4)
LAMPS III (6)
NH 90 (6)
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Description:
The LHD amphibious assault ship is being designed by IZAR for the Spanish Navy. The LHD will be able to transport and disembark Spanish Marines forces using landing craft and helicopters. Eventually, it could be able to operate as an aircraft carrier equipped with the Harrier V/STOL aircraft. The LHD will be deployed beyond 2010.
The purpose of the Spanish LHD ship remains uncertain as well as its future. It might be employed to complement Galicia-class ships or to replace Principe de Asturias aircraft carrier. If deployed the LHD will be the biggest ship operated by the Spanish Navy.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 243, Troops 1,200
Dimensions: Beam 32 m, Draft 6.8 m, Length 231 m
Weights: Full Displacement 27,563 t
Performance: Cruise Speed 19 kt (35 kph), Economical Speed 15 kt (28 kph), Endurance 30 day, Max Range 9,000 nautical mile () at 15 knots, Top Speed 21 kt (39 kph)
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, December 20, 2008
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