Al-Quwaisat-class LST

The Al-Quwaisat class is a series of Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs) of the United Arab Emirates Navy (UAE Navy). They were built by the Malaysian company Shin Yang based on the company's 80 m LST design. Two ships have been completed and in service with UAE Navy with one more on order.[1]

Class overview
NameAl-Quwaisat class
BuildersShin Yang Malaysia
Operators United Arab Emirates Navy
Planned3
Building1
Completed2
Active2
General characteristics
TypeLanding Ship Tank
Displacement2,046 tons
Length80 m (262 ft 6 in)
Beam16.8 m (55 ft 1 in)
Draught4 m (13 ft 1 in)
Propulsion
  • 2 × Cummins KTA50-M2
  • 4 × Cummins KTA19-D (M1)
Speed
  • Maximum: 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)
  • Cruising: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Range2,500 nmi (4,600 km; 2,900 mi)
Endurance21 days
CapacityCargo, Marine troops, Tanks
Complement106
Armament12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns
Aviation facilitiesHelicopter landing platform

Characteristics

The 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 draught of 4 metres (13 ft 1 in). The ship has a complement of 106. The LSTs have a capacity to carry cargo, marine troops, tanks and helicopters. They have a displacement of 2,046 tonnes and a speed of 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) for cruising and 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph) for maximum. The ships are armed with light defensive weapons such as 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns.[2]

Service history

The Al-Quwaisat class took part in UAE Navy operations in the Yemen conflict.[3] They were involved in a logistic role to support allied forces in the operation.[4]

Ships of the class
Pennant Name Builders Launched Commissioned
A81 Al-Quwaisat[5] Shin Yang, Malaysia 17/10/2012 2/10/2013
A82 Al-Futaisi[6] 29/10/2012 2/10/2013
A83 Al-Taweelah[7] 7/7/2020 Expected 2021

References
  1. "Shin Yang delivers two 80M LCT vessels to UAE Navy". Borneo Post Online. October 17, 2012.
  2. "MRSS As Well, Plan B Shorts - Malaysian Defence".
  3. "West of Suez for the United Arab Emirates". War on the Rocks. September 2, 2016.
  4. "The Emirati Navy Arrives in Eritrea". Stratfor.
  5. "AL QUWAISAT (Warship)". FleetMon.com.
  6. "ALFUTAISI, Landing Craft - Details and current position - IMO 9644653 - VesselFinder". www.vesselfinder.com.
  7. "Malaysia Shipping & Shipyard | Shin Yang Shipping Corp - Hull 987 Launching Ceremony". www.syshippingcorp.com.my.
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