Al Fulk (L141) is an amphibious transport dock of the Qatari Emiri Navy.[4]
 Al Fulk' sister ship Kalaat Béni Abbès
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Qatar | |
| Name | Al Fulk |
| Ordered | 2016 |
| Builder | Fincantieri at Palermo shipyard |
| Laid down | 5 June 2021[1] |
| Launched | 24 January 2023[2][3] |
| Identification | Pennant number: L141 |
| Status | Fitting out |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ballistic missile defense amphibious transport dock |
| Displacement | 8,800 t (8,700 long tons) |
| Length | |
| Beam | 21.5 m (70 ft 6 in) |
| Draught | 5.3 m (17 ft 5 in) |
| Propulsion | 2 × diesel engines Wärtsilä 12V32 12,000 kW (16,000 hp) |
| Speed | 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) |
| Range | 7,000 nmi (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
| Troops | 440 soldiers |
| Crew | 150 |
| Sensors and processing systems |
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| Armament |
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| Aircraft carried | 3 × NHIndustries NH90 |
| Aviation facilities | Hangar |
Development
editThe ship was built by the Italian firm Fincantieri as an enlarged and improved version of the San Giorgio class similar to the Algerian Kalaat Béni Abbès. The ship measures 143 metres (469 ft 2 in) long and 21.5 metres (70 ft 6 in) wide.[4]
Al Fulk has a continuous flight deck with two deck-landing spots for helicopters at the bow and stern. Besides its role as an amphibious transport dock, Al Fulk is also tasked with ballistic missile defense.
Construction and career
editAl Fulk was ordered in 2016, with her keel being laid in 2021.[1] Her launch took place on 24 January 2023.[2][3] Her sea trials started in May 2024.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Fincantieri Launches Second OPV, Cuts Steel On Air-Defense LPD For Qatar". Naval News. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Vestzak-amfibisch transportschip voor Qatar in Italië te water gelaten" (in Dutch). Marineschepen.nl. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Fincantieri Launches Qatar's Air Defense LPD". Naval News. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Enhanced San Giusto class". Fincantieri. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ "Fincantieri : Le LPD qatari al Fulk a débuté ses essais en mer | Mer et Marine". 17 May 2024.