Qatari amphibious transport dock Al Fulk
Al Fulk is an amphibious transport dock of the Qatari Emiri Navy.
Development
The ship was built by the Italian firm Fincantieri as an enlarged and improved version of the similar to the Algerian. The ship measures long and wide.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.
Construction and career
Al Fulk was ordered in 2016, with her keel being laid in 2021. Her launch took place on 24 January 2023. Her sea trials started in May 2024.On 29 November 2024, she was finally delivered to the Qatari Navy.