(ANSA) – TRIESTE, APRIL 28 – The delivery of “Damsah”, the second unit of the “Al Zubarah” class of four corvettes, commissioned to Fincantieri by the Ministry of Defense of Qatar in as part of the national naval acquisition program. The ceremony was attended by the Qatari and Italian military authorities.
The units, designed in accordance with the RINAMIL regulation, will be highly flexible with the ability to perform multiple tasks, from patrolling with sea rescue capabilities to the role of combat ship. About 107 meters long, 14.70 meters wide, they will be equipped with a combined diesel and diesel propulsion system (CODAD), they will be able to reach a maximum speed of 28 knots, accommodating 112 people on board. The corvettes will also be able to use fast boats such as RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat), embarking them via a side crane and a ramp located at the extreme stern. The flight deck and hangar will be equipped to accommodate an NH90 helicopter.
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Source: Ansa
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