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flag HMS Prince of Wales readies for possible Middle East deployment amid rising tensions.

flag HMS Prince of Wales, a Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, is being readied for potential deployment in the Middle East amid rising tensions, though no final decision has been made. flag The ship, one of the Royal Navy’s largest and most powerful vessels, can travel at over 25 knots with a range of 10,000 nautical miles. flag It features a 280-meter flight deck capable of handling up to 72 aircraft, including 36 F-35B jets, and can move four fighters from hangar to deck in 60 seconds. flag Weighing 65,000 tonnes, it carries a core crew of 678 and can support up to 1,600 personnel. flag Equipped with three Phalanx CIWS turrets, each firing 3,000 to 4,500 rounds per minute, it can intercept threats within a mile. flag Designed for versatility, the carrier remains on high readiness for missions including combat, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian aid.

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