01.12.2024, 09:34
Das vor rund zwei Jahren schon angekündigte LPD wurde seitens Fincantieri nun an Katar ausgeliefert:
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Zitat:Fincantieri Delivers Air Defense LPD “Al-Fulk” to Qatarhttps://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...-to-qatar/
Fincantieri has officially handed over the amphibious vessel “Al Fulk” (Landing Platform Dock – LPD) to the Ministry of Defence of Qatar. [...]
“Al Fulk”, built at the Group’s yards in Palermo and Muggiano, is designed according to RINAMIL standards, which govern the classification of naval vessels, ensuring exceptional performance in air, sea, and land operations. Its versatile design allows the vessel to undertake a range of missions, from humanitarian aid to defense operations and support for ground forces.
The vessel is approximately 143 meters long and 21.5 meters wide, and it can accommodate up to 550 people on board. It is equipped with a large flight deck that can host NH90 helicopters, a spacious garage with two vehicle ramps, and a floodable internal dock capable of deploying landing craft.
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