Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for HMS Illustrious (R06).
8 x Paxman Valenta diesel generators with 4 x Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines developing 97,000 horsepower.
Propulsion
30.0 kts
34.5 mph
Surface Speed
4,997 nm
5,750 miles | 9,254 km
Range