Turkey Anadolu Shipyard Launches New LCT For Qatari Navy

On September 25, a ceremony in Istanbul marked the official launch of the Landing Craft Tank (LCT) FUWAIRIT (QL-80) for the Qatari Emiri Navy by Turkey’s Anadolu (ADIK) Shipyard. The FUWAIRIT is the first LCT built by a private Turkish shipyard that has been exported.

The LCT Fuwarait has an overall length of 80 meters and a beam of 11.7 meters, and it has a displacement of approximately 1150 tons. The main source of power is provided by two diesel engines (2 MTU 16V4000 M70), which propel two shafts and allow the vessel to reach top speeds of more than 20 knots (18 knots when fully loaded).

The LCT is staffed by a total of 25 people. On its 400 square meter vehicle deck, it will be capable of carrying three main battle tanks, as well as military vehicles of various types and sizes, or 260 fully equipped troops.