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Juan Carlos I-class amphibious assault ship
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Wagner · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) · Spain · 2009
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JuanCarlosI-classamphibiousassaultship

Juan Carlos I-class amphibious assault ship
Juan Carlos I-class amphibious assault ship Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Wagner · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Aviation Capacity
85
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
75
Well Deck Capability
70
Command Facilities
80
Self-Defence
65
Endurance
75
Versatility
90
Survivability
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Spain
ManufacturerNavantia
CategoryAmphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009–2012
Operators4 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality85%
77
Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) MASS Rating
1/1
Post-Cold War
1/14
All-Time
Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) · 10 axes scored
Aviation Capacity
85
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
75
Well Deck Capability
70
Command Facilities
80
Self-Defence
65
Endurance
75
Versatility
90
Survivability
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the amphibious assault ships (lha/lhd) category.
01 / Overview
Juan Carlos I-class amphibious assault ship
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2009–2012
Quantity
1
Unit Price (current)
$738.2M↗ 48% inflation · 2010→2025
Original Price
$500.0M (2010)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIPS (LHA/LHD) · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$738.2M
Original: $500.0M (2010)
Inflation: +%48
77
amphibious assault ships (lha/lhd) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the amphibious assault ships (lha/lhd) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationLHD
  • Ship Typeamphibious assault ship
  • Builder / ShipyardNavantia
  • Laid Down2005
  • Launched2009
  • Commissioned2010
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement24,660 t
  • Standard Displacement23,000 t
  • Full Load Displacement27,079 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)230.82 m
  • Length (waterline)208.2 m
  • Beam32 m
  • Draft7.08 m
◇Complement3MOD.3
  • Total Complement243
  • Officers35
  • Air Wing Personnel500
◆Propulsion10MOD.10
  • PropulsionDiesel-Electric
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODLAG
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power46,300 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed21 kn
  • Cruise Speed15 kn
  • Range16,668
  • Endurance30 day
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns4x 20mm Meroka CIWS
  • CIWS4x 20mm Meroka CIWS
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost500,000,000 USD
◆Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed2
  • Active2
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
▤Armour1MOD.1
  • Armourballistic protection in critical areas
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2009Production started
  2. 2010Entered service
  3. 2012Production ended
17
years in service
3
years in production
1
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 5units
5active
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A defensive system on fleet aircraft carriers designed to detect, protect against, and mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
A technique to reduce a ship's magnetic signature by neutralizing its internal magnetic field, minimizing vulnerability to magnetic mines or detection.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
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