| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Al-Quwaisat class |
| Builders | Shin Yang |
| Operators |  United Arab Emirates Navy |
| Planned | 3 |
| Completed | 3 |
| Active | 3 |
| General characteristics | |
| 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 |
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| Speed | |
| 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 |
TheAl-Quwaisat class is a series ofLanding Ship Tanks (LSTs) of theUnited Arab Emirates Navy (UAE Navy). They were built by theMalaysian companyShin 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]
TheAl-Quwaisat class has a length of 80 metres (262 ft 6 in), abeam of 16.8 metres (55 ft 1 in), and adraught of 4 metres (13 ft 1 in). The ship has a complement of 106. The LSTs have a capacity to carrycargo,marine troops,tanks andhelicopters. They have a displacement of 2,046 tonnes and a speed of 12knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) for cruising and 14knots (26 km/h; 16 mph) for maximum. The ships are armed with light defensive weapons such as12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns.[2]
TheAl-Quwaisat class took part in UAE Navy operations in theYemen 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 aMaritime Partnership Exercise withIndian Navy'sINS Shardul during its visit toPort Rashid,Dubai as a part of long range training deployment.[5]
| Pennant | Name | Builders | Launched | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Al-Quwaisat[6] | Shin Yang | 17/10/2012 | 2/10/2013 |
| A82 | Al-Futaisi[7] | 29/10/2012 | 2/10/2013 | |
| A83 | Al-Taweelah[8] | 7/7/2020 | 2021[9] |