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| Class overview |
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| Name | Al-Quwaisat class |
| Builders | Shin Yang Malaysia |
| Operators |  United Arab Emirates Navy |
| Planned | 3 |
| Completed | 3 |
| Active | 3 |
| General characteristics |
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| Type | Landing Ship Tank |
| Displacement | 2,046 tons |
| Length | 80 m (262 ft 6 in) |
| Beam | 16.8 m (55 ft 1 in) |
| Draught | 4 m (13 ft 1 in) |
| Propulsion |
- 2 × Cummins KTA50-M2
- 4 × Cummins KTA19-D (M1)
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| Speed |
- Maximum: 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)
- Cruising: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
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| Range | 2,500 nmi (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) |
| Endurance | 21 days |
| Capacity | Cargo, Marine troops, Tanks |
| Complement | 106 |
| Armament | 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns |
| Aviation facilities | Helicopter landing platform |
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 ordered in 2020.[1]
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]
On 16 October 2024, Al-Quwaisat participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Navy's INS Shardul during its visit to Port Rashid, Dubai as a part of long range training deployment.[5]
Ships of the class
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