Musherib-class offshore patrol vessel

The Musherib class is a class of offshore patrol vessels built by Fincantieri for the Qatari Emiri Navy.[1]

Class overview
Name: Musherib class
Builders: Fincantieri, Muggiano
Operators:  Qatari Emiri Navy
Built: 2017–present
Planned: 2 as of November 2020
On order: 2
Building: 1
Completed: 0
Active: 0
General characteristics
Type: Offshore patrol vessel
Length: 63 m (206 ft 8 in)
Beam: 9.2 m (30 ft 2 in)
Propulsion: Combined diesel and diesel
Speed: 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Endurance: 21 days
Complement: 38
Sensors and
processing systems:
  • Thesan mine avoidance sonar
  • Kronos main radar system
  • Athena combat system
Electronic warfare
& decoys:		 4 × Sylena Mk2 decoy launchers
Armament:
Aircraft carried: 1 × NHIndustries NH90 helicopter
Aviation facilities:
  • Flight deck
  • Enclosed hanger

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.[2]

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
Musherib QB1 Fincantieri, Muggiano August 2017 18 September 2020[3] Expected, 2022 Fitting out
N/A QB2 On order
Name Hull no. Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned Status

References
  1. "Fincantieri | Musherib Class". fincantieri.com. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  2. Archus, Dorian (2020-09-18). "Fincantieri launches the first OPV of Qatar "Musherib"". Naval News. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  3. Vavasseur, Xavier (2020-09-18). "Fincantieri Launches First Offshore Patrol Vessel for Qatari Emiri Navy". Naval News. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
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