Qatari amphibious transport dock Al Fulk
{{Short description|Warship under construction}}
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| display title = Qatari amphibious transport dock Al Fulk }} {{Infobox ship image | Ship image = BDSL-474.png | Ship image size = 300px | Ship caption = Al Fulk{{'}} sister ship {{ship|Algerian amphibious transport dock|Kalaat Béni Abbès|474|2}} }} {{Infobox ship career | Hide header = | Ship country = Qatar | Ship flag = {{shipboxflag|Qatar|naval}} | Ship name = Al Fulk | Ship namesake = | Ship builder = Fincantieri at Palermo shipyard | Ship ordered = 2016 | Ship launched = 24 January 2023{{cite web|url=https://marineschepen.nl/nieuws/Amfibisch-transportschip-Qatar-te-water-gelaten-270123.html |title=Vestzak-amfibisch transportschip voor Qatar in Italië te water gelaten |publisher=Marineschepen.nl |access-date=2 February 2023 |language=nl}}{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/01/fincantieri-launches-qatars-air-defense-lpd/ |title=Fincantieri Launches Qatar's Air Defense LPD |date=24 January 2023 |publisher=Naval News |access-date=2 February 2023 |language=en}} | Ship acquired = 29 November 2024 | Ship commissioned = | Ship decommissioned = | Ship in service = | Ship out of service = | Ship struck = | Ship reinstated = | Ship identification = *Pennant number: L141 | Ship honours = | Ship fate = | Ship status = Fitting out | Ship notes = }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Header caption = | Ship type = Ballistic missile defense amphibious transport dock | Ship displacement = {{convert|8,800|t|LT|abbr=on|lk=in}} | Ship length = *{{convert|142.9|m|ftin|abbr=on}} LOA
| Ship beam = {{convert|21.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship draught = {{convert|5.3|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship propulsion = 2 × diesel engines Wärtsilä 12V32 {{cvt|12000|kW}} | Ship speed = {{convert|20|kn}} | Ship range = {{cvt|7000|nmi}} at {{convert|15|kn}} | Ship troops = 440 soldiers | Ship complement = | Ship crew = 150 | Ship sensors = *1 × Leonardo Kronos Power Shield, AESA LRR L-band radar
| Ship EW = | Ship armament = *1 × OTO Melara 76 mm/62 SR Super Rapido
| Ship armour = | Ship aircraft = 3 × NHIndustries NH90 | Ship aircraft facilities = Hangar | Ship notes = }} |
Al Fulk (L141) is an amphibious transport dock of the Qatari Emiri Navy.{{cite web |url=https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/naval-vessels/enhanced-san-giusto-class/ |title=Enhanced San Giusto class |publisher=Fincantieri |access-date=2 February 2023 |language=en}}
Development
The ship was built by the Italian firm Fincantieri as an enlarged and improved version of the {{sclass|San Giorgio|amphibious transport dock|4}} similar to the Algerian {{ship|Algerian amphibious transport dock|Kalaat Béni Abbès|474|2}}. The ship measures {{convert|143|m|ftin}} long and {{convert|21.5|m|ftin}} wide.
Al Fulk has a continuous flight deck with two deck-landing spots for helicopters at the bow and stern. Besides its role as an amphibious transport dock, Al Fulk is also tasked with ballistic missile defense.
Construction and career
Al Fulk was ordered in 2016, with her keel being laid in 2021. Her launch took place on 24 January 2023. Her sea trials started in May 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/defense/fincantieri-le-lpd-qatari-al-fulk-a-debute-ses-essais-en-mer | title=Fincantieri : Le LPD qatari al Fulk a débuté ses essais en mer | Mer et Marine | date=17 May 2024 }}
On 29 November 2024, she was finally delivered to the Qatari Navy.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Naval News |date=2024-11-29 |title=Fincantieri Delivers Air Defense LPD “Al-Fulk” to Qatar |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/11/fincantieri-delivers-air-defense-lpd-al-fulk-to-qatar/ |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}
References
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Category:San Giorgio-class amphibious transport docks
Category:Ships of the Qatari Emiri Navy