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HTMS Chakri Naruebet - |
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เรือรบหลวงจักรีนฤเบศร |
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The HTMS Chakri Naruebet, Thailand’s first and only aircraft
carrier, is the flagship of the Royal Thai Navy. It is the one
and only in Southeast Asia and the smallest serving aircraft
carrier in the world. The name “Chakri Naruebet” was given by
His Majesty The King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It means “the Protector
of the Chakri Dynasty.” HTMS means His Thai Majesty's Ship.
It was delivered to Thailand in 1997 at a cost of seven billion
baht ($175 million). The design was based on the Spanish carrier
“Principe de Asturias“. It was purchased mainly to modernize the
Royal Thai Navy and for surveillance for Thailand's Exclusive
Economic Zone. In fact, the anti-aircraft missile systems were
never installed. It was used for search and rescue when the
tsunami hit Thailand in 2004 and other disaster relief
operations. This is why the ship is numbered 911.
In time of
war, the vessel is the Flagship of the Royal Thai Navy. It will
be sent for air and surface defense missions and anti-submarine
warfare. It can carry 6 Harriers and 4 Seahawks at the full
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Chonburi |
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Sattahip |
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Sattahip |
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Inside ship forbidden to foreigners |
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12.62625 N |
100.91360 E |
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