Príncipe de Asturias was a light aircraft carrier and former flagship of the Spanish Navy. She was built in Bazán's Shipyards and delivered to the Spanish Navy on 30 May 1988.
Príncipe de Asturias during the joint exercise Dragon Hammer '92.
Príncipe de Asturias (R-11) sailing in 2004
Meroka CIWS on Principe de Asturias
A Spanish AV-8B Harrier II operating off Príncipe de Asturias
HTMS Chakri Naruebet
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HTMS Chakri Naruebet is the flagship of the Royal Thai Navy, and Thailand's first and only aircraft carrier, although the RTN refers to her as an "Offshore Patrol Helicopter Carrier". Based on the Spa
Spanish aircraft carrier Príncipe de Asturias
…Spain, the launch took place, with Queen Sofía of Spain as the ship's sponsor. The ship made her first sea trials in November 1987. The Thai warship HTMS Chakri Naruebet, delivered in 1997, is based on the Spanish ship's design. The self-defense armament included four close defense Meroka systems and six chaff decoy…
HTMS Chakri Naruebet in the South China Sea in 2001
Chakri Naruebet (top) underway with the United States Navy supercarrier USS Kitty Hawk
HTMS Chakri Naruebet at Sattahip Naval Base
HTMS Chakri Naruebet at Changi Naval Base for International Maritime Review