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Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 31 March 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 April 2014. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 April 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Aircraft Carriers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much electricity is consumed by a Queen Elizabeth class carrier when it is alongside with no internal power generation taking place.

Answer

It is estimated that when connected to a shore power supply a Queen Elizabeth class carrier will continuously draw up to 8 MW of electricity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194520; 578 c807W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Electricity Aircraft carriers
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk