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.
Characteristics The Al-Quwaisat class has a length of , a beam of , and a draught of . 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 for cruising and for maximum. The ships are armed with light defensive weapons such as 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns.
Service history The Al-Quwaisat class took part in UAE Navy operations in the Yemen conflict. They were involved in a logistic role to support allied forces in the operation.
On 16 October 2024, Al-Quwaisat participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Navy's during its visit to Port Rashid, Dubai as a part of long range training deployment.
Ships of the class Pennant Name Builders Launched Commissioned A81 Al-Quwaisat Shin Yang 17/10/2012 2/10/2013 A82 Al-Futaisi 29/10/2012 2/10/2013 A83 Al-Taweelah 7/7/2020 2021
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