Falaj 2-class patrol vessel
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders: | Fincatieri |
| Operators: |  United Arab Emirates Navy |
| Building: | 2 |
| Planned: | 4 |
| Completed: | 2 |
| Active: | 0 |
| Laid up: | 0 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Patrol boat |
| Displacement: | 550 tonnes |
| Length: | 55.7 m (182.74 ft) |
| Beam: | 8.8 m (28.87 ft) |
| Propulsion: | 2 × MTU diesels, 4 × Isotta Fraschini generators |
| Speed: | >20 knots |
| Complement: | 28 officers and crew |
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The Falaj 2 class are patrol boats of the United Arab Emirates Navy classified as stealth inshore patrol vessels (IPVs).[1]
Description
The Falaj 2 class is based on the Italian Diciotti class designed offshore patrol vessel, presently in use with the Italian Coast Guard. The Diciotti class is based itself on the earlier experimental Saettia class, a missile attack boat demonstrator designed and built by Fincantieri.[2] The specifications require a highly flexible and versatile vessel to carry out a wide range of missions, from patrol and surveillance operations over attacks against both targets at sea and on land in national and international scenarios up to self-defence against threats from the air or surface. A special feature of the vessels is their particular stealth geometry to ensure their reduced radar detect ability. Also noted is the high standard of accommodation and safety.
History
The contract over Falaj 2 class vessels was signed 2009,[3] according to other sources 2010. It included the option for two more vessels to be build by Etihad Ship Building, a newly established joint venture based in Abu Dhabi between Fincantieri of Italy and the local firms Melara Middle East and Al Fattan Ship Industry.[4] The technology transfer is part of the order.
Ships
| Number | Pennant No | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Home Port | Status |
| 1 | P251 | Ganthoot | La Spezia | 25 January 2012[5] | unknown | unknown | unknown | Fitting out |
| 2 | P252 | Qarnen | La Spezia | 14 June 2012[6] | unknown | unknown | unknown | Fitting out |
| 3 | P253? | unknown | Etihad Ship Building? | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| 4 | P254? | unknown | Etihad Ship Building? | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown |
References
- ↑ Naval Vessel. Fincatieri product overview. |accessdate=2012-03-03.
- ↑ Saettia MK4, Diciotti Class Patrol Vessel, Iraq. naval-technology.com - News, views and contacts from the global Naval industry. |accessdate=2012-03-03.
- ↑ Naval Vessel. Fincatierei product overview. |accessdate=2012-03-03.
- ↑ Mini submarines to be built in capital. "The National". |accessdate=2012-03-03.
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