Fincantieri: first corvette launched for Qatar

(To Fincantieri)
27/02/20

The technical launch of the “Al Zubarah” corvette, the first unit of the class commissioned from Fincantieri by the Qatar Ministry of Defense as part of the national naval acquisition program, took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard.

The unit, which will be delivered in 2021, designed in accordance with the RINAMIL regulation, will be highly flexible with the ability to perform multiple tasks ranging from patrolling with rescue capabilities at sea to the role of combatant ship. Approximately 107 meters long, 14,70 meters wide, it will be equipped with a combined diesel and diesel propulsion system (CODAD), will reach a maximum speed of 28 knots, hosting 112 people on board.

In addition, the unit will be able to use fast RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) vehicles by boarding them with a side crane and a ramp located at the far stern. The flight deck and hangar will be equipped to accommodate an NH90 helicopter.