Class overview | |
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Name | Musherib class |
Builders | Fincantieri, Muggiano |
Operators | Qatari Emiri Navy |
Built | 2019–2022 |
In service | 2022-present |
Planned | 2 as of November 2020 |
On order | 0 |
Building | 0 |
Completed | 2 |
Active | 2 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
Displacement | 745 t (733 long tons) |
Length | |
Beam | 9.2 m (30 ft 2 in) |
Draft | 5.65 m (18 ft 6 in) |
Propulsion | Combined diesel and diesel |
Speed | 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) |
Range | 1,500 nmi (2,800 km; 1,700 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
Endurance | 21 days |
Complement | 38 |
Sensors and processing systems |
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Electronic warfare & decoys | 4 × Sylena Mk2 decoy launchers |
Armament | |
Aviation facilities | Vertrep Spot |
The Musherib class is a class of offshore patrol vessels built by Fincantieri for the Qatari Emiri Navy.
Development
Fincantieri showcased the Musherib-class offshore patrol vessels for the Qatari Emiri Navy during DIMDEX 2018. In August 2017, Qatar officially announced for the order of the two ships of the class after signing the contract in June 2016. She started sea trials on 2 April 2021.
They are able to operate high speed boats such as rigid-hulled inflatable boats with the help of lateral cranes and hauling ramps.
Ships in class
Name | Hull no. | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Status |
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Musherib | Q61 | Fincantieri, Muggiano | 27 February 2019 | 18 September 2020 | 29 January 2022 | In service |
Sheraouh | Q62 | 5 June 2021 | 7 July 2022 | In service |
References
- "Fincantieri | Musherib Class". fincantieri.com. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
- Archus, Dorian (2020-09-18). "Fincantieri launches the first OPV of Qatar "Musherib"". Naval News. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- White, Ryan (2 April 2021). "Qatari Emiri Navy's Musherib Class OPV Starts Sea Trials - Naval Post". Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- "Fincantieri Starts Work On Qatar First OPV". Naval News. 2019-02-27. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- Vavasseur, Xavier (2020-09-18). "Fincantieri Launches First Offshore Patrol Vessel for Qatari Emiri Navy". Naval News. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
- Vavasseur, Xavier (2021-06-05). "Fincantieri Launches Second OPV, Cuts Steel On Air-Defense LPD For Qatar". Naval News. Retrieved 2021-06-05.