Английская Википедия:Al-Quwaisat-class LST

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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 Шаблон:Convert, a beam of Шаблон:Convert, and a draught of Шаблон:Convert. 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 Шаблон:Convert for cruising and Шаблон:Convert 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 2021[8]

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