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HTMS Chakri Naruebet: Thailand‘s Aircraft Carrier and Lessons for Indonesia
the royal Thai Navy’s (RTN) flagship, HTMS Chakri Naruebet (CVH-911), represents Thailand’s ambition to project naval power and respond to regional humanitarian crises.The acquisition of this vessel was spurred by a devastating natural disaster and has become a point of discussion as other nations, like indonesia, consider similar acquisitions.
The Catalyst: The 1996 Floods
In late 1996, Thailand experienced severe flooding that impacted over 154,000 people. https://www.floodlist.com/asia/thailand/1996-floods-thailand/ during the subsequent emergency response operations,the Royal thai Navy faced limitations due to a lack of vessels capable of operating in the rough seas of the Gulf of Thailand. This highlighted the need for a larger,more capable platform for disaster relief and maritime security. https://www.kompas.id/artikel/wacana-pembelian-kapal-induk-belajar-dari-htms-chakri-naruebet-thailand
Acquisition and Construction
The Thai goverment approved the plan to procure an aircraft carrier, and construction of the Chakri Naruebet began in 1992. The ship was built at the Bazán shipyards (now Navantia) in Spain, based on the design of the Spanish aircraft carrier Príncipe de Asturias. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTMS_Chakri_Naruebet The project cost approximately $285 million USD. https://www.kompas.id/artikel/wacana-pembelian-kapal-induk-belajar-dari-htms-chakri-naruebet-thailand The vessel was officially handed over to the Royal Thai Navy in 1997.
The name Chakri Naruebet translates to “For the Sovereignty of the Chakri Dynasty,” referencing the current Thai royal house.
Specifications
The Chakri Naruebet has the following key specifications:
* Length: 182.6 meters (599 ft 1 in)
* Beam: 22.5 meters (73 ft 10 in)
* Displacement: Approximately 11,485 tons
* Crew: 62 officers, 393 enlisted personnel, 146 aircrew, and 675 marines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTMS_Chakri_Naruebet
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