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Amphibious transport dock QENS Al Fulk (L 141)

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Classification

Ship class:
San Giorgio-class amphibious transport dock
Type:
Amphibious transport dock (LPD)

Basic information

Operator:
Qatari Emiri NavyQatari Emiri Navy
Country of build:
Builder:
FincantieriFincantieri
Laid down:
Launched:
Status:
Launched

Ship measurements

Displacement:
8,800 t
Length:
142.9 m
Beam:
21.5 m
Draft:
5.3 m

Machine

Propulsion:
  • 2 * diesel engines Wärtsilä 12V32 12,000 kW (16,000 hp)
Speed:
20 knots
Range:
7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)

Personnel

Complement:
150
Embarked units:
440

Combat assets

Electronics:
  • 1 * Leonardo Kronos Power Shield, AESA LRR L-band radar
  • 2 * Navigation radar
Armament:
  • 1 * OTO Melara 76 mm/62 SR Super Rapido
  • 2 * OTO Melara 30mm Marlin WS rapid fire gun
  • 2 * 8-cell SYLVER A50 VLS for Aster 15&30 missiles
  • Lacroix Defense Sylena Mk2 decoy launchers
Aircraft:
  • 3 * NHIndustries NH90

Al Fulk (L 141) is an amphibious transport dock of the Qatari Emiri Navy.

The 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) long and 21.5 metres (71 ft) wide.

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.

Al Fulk was ordered in 2016, with her keel being laid in 2021. Her launch took place on 24 January 2023.

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