Al-Quwaisat-class landing ship
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Al-Quwaisat class |
| Builders | Shin Yang Malaysia |
| Operators |  United Arab Emirates Navy |
| Completed | 2 |
| Active | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Landing Ship Tank |
| Displacement | 2046 tons |
| Length | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Beam | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
| Draught | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2x Cummins KTA50-M2 4x Cummins KTA19-D (M1) |
| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Range | 2,500 nmi (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) |
| Endurance | 21 days |
| Capacity | Cargo,Marines troop,Tanks,Helicopter |
| Complement | 106 |
| Aviation facilities | Helicopter landing platform |
Al-Quwaisat class is a Landing Ship Tank (LST) of the United Arab Emirates Navy. It was built by Malaysian company Shin Yang based on the company's 80m LST designed. Two ships completed and in service with UAE navy.[1][2]
Characteristics
Al-Quwaisat class has a length of 80 metres (262 ft 6 in), a beam of 16.8 metres (55 ft 1 in), and a draft of 4 metres (13 ft 1 in). The ship has a complement of 106 crew. She has a capacity to carry cargo, marine troops, tanks and helicopter. She has a displacement of 2046 tonnes and has a speed of 12 knots (22 km/h). The ship is armed with light defensive weapons such as 12.7 mm heavy machine guns.[3]
Major operation
Al-Quwaisat class took part in UAE navy operation in Yemen conflict.[4] She involved in logistic role to support allied force in the operation.[5]
Ships of the class
| Pennant | Name | Builders | Launched | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Al-Quwaisat[6] | Shin Yang | 17/10/2012 | 2/10/2013 |
| A82 | Al-Futaisi[7] | Shin Yang | 29/10/2012 | 2/10/2013[8] |
References
- ^ "Malaysia Shipping & Shipyard | Shin Yang Shipping Corp - Hull 987 Launching Ceremony". www.syshippingcorp.com.my.
- ^ "Shin Yang delivers two 80M LCT vessels to UAE Navy". Borneo Post Online. October 17, 2012.
- ^ "MRSS As Well, Plan B Shorts - Malaysian Defence".
- ^ "West of Suez for the United Arab Emirates". War on the Rocks. September 2, 2016.
- ^ "The Emirati Navy Arrives in Eritrea". Stratfor.
- ^ "AL QUWAISAT (Warship)". FleetMon.com.
- ^ "ALFUTAISI, Landing Craft - Details and current position - IMO 9644653 - VesselFinder". www.vesselfinder.com.
- ^ "AL QUWAISAT logistics landing ships (2013)". www.navypedia.org.