According to information published by Anadolu Shipyard on July 8, 2022, the Turkish Naval Shipyard delivered four landing ships (Fuwairit, Broog, Ishat, and Al Aaleya) to the Qatari Emiri Navy. The ships will be sent to Qatar after six weeks of tactical shakedown training.
Follow Navy Recognition on Google News at this link
Al Abrar ships Fuwairit (QL-80) and Al Aaleya QL-15 (Picture source: Qatari Emiri Navy)
Within the scope of the order, a total of 4 landing ships, including 1 Fast Amphibious Ship (LCT), 2 Mechanized Landing Craft (LCM), and 1 Vehicle and Personnel Landing Craft (LCVP), were delivered to the Qatari Emiri Navy at the same time with a ceremony held at Anadolu Shipyard's Tuzla campus. Built within 22 months, the ships will sail to Qatar after 6 weeks of personnel training.
Its 130-ton carrying capacity and the ability to load two 60-ton tanks put this ship in a very special class. With its engine and jet system specially developed for its design, its speed at sea is very high and its maneuverability is superior to similar ships.
About Al Abrar landing ship Fuwairit
In addition to 25 personnel, the landing ship can also carry 3 tanks, military vehicles of various types and sizes, or 260 fully equipped infantry. It was announced that the LCT ship QL80 FUWAIRIT can stay at sea for 7 days without refueling and has a range of more than 1,500 nautical miles.
Fuwairit, which has two 30 mm and two 12.7 mm stabilized cannons produced by Aselsan, can be used for logistic support and natural disaster relief in addition to military missions. It was also reported that the production of two 40-meter LCMs and one 15.7-meter LCVP ship under the same contract continues.
