Qatari amphibious transport dock Al Fulk
Warship under construction
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Al Fulk (L141) is an amphibious transport dock of the Qatari Emiri Navy.[4]
Al Fulk's sister ship, Kalaat Béni Abbès | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 Qatar | |
| Name | Al Fulk |
| Ordered | 2016 |
| Builder | Fincantieri at Palermo shipyard |
| Laid down | 5 June 2021[1] |
| Launched | 24 January 2023[2][3] |
| Acquired | 29 November 2024 |
| Identification | Pennant number: L141 |
| Status | Fitting out |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ballistic missile defense amphibious transport dock |
| Displacement | 8,800 t (8,700 long tons) |
| Length | |
| Beam | 21.5 m (70 ft 6 in) |
| Draught | 5.3 m (17 ft 5 in) |
| Propulsion | 2 × diesel engines Everllence 12V32/44CR 12,000 kW (16,000 hp)[citation needed] |
| Speed | 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) |
| Range | 7,000 nmi (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
| Troops | 440 soldiers |
| Crew | 150 |
| Sensors & processing systems |
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| Armament |
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| Aircraft carried | 3 × NHIndustries NH90 |
| Aviation facilities | Hangar |
Development
The ship was built by the Italian firm Fincantieri as an enlarged and improved version of the San Giorgio class similar to the Algerian Kalaat Béni Abbès. The ship measures 143 metres (469 ft 2 in) long and 21.5 metres (70 ft 6 in) wide.[4]
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. The ship took part in missile defense engagement in the Iran War in March 2026.[5]