Qatar Receives Second Al Zubarah-class Corvette
Fincantieri delivered “Damsah”, the second of the Al Zubarah-class corvettes to Qatar at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard on April 28.
The Al Zubarah-class corvettes is designed to fulfill different kinds of tasks, from surveillance with sea rescue capacities to being fighting vessels. They will be about 107 meters long, 14.70 meters wide, and equipped with a combined diesel and diesel plant (CODAD), with a maximum speed of 28 knots. The units will be able to accommodate 112 persons on board.
Furthermore, the corvettes will be capable of operating high-speed boats such as RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) through lateral cranes or a hauling ramp located at the far stern. The flight deck and hangar are sized for hosting one NH90 helicopter.
Fincantieri Launches 4th Al Zubarah-Class Corvette for Qatar
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