Kajami-class torpedo boat
Class overview | |
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Operators | |
In service | 2002–present |
General characteristics | |
Type | Torpedo boat |
Displacement | 30.4 tons |
Length | 21 m (68 ft 11 in) |
Speed | 50 knots (93 km/h) (estimate) |
Armament | 2 × torpedo tubes |
Zolfaghar (Persian: ذوالفقار, named after Zulfiqar), also known as Kajami, is a class of semi-submersible fast torpedo boat operated by both naval forces of Iran.
History
Allegedly originating from the North Korea as Taedong-B, there are reports suggesting that two boats of this class were delivered to Iran on 22 December 2002.[1]
Design
There is not much known confidently about these vessels.[1] They are estimated to have a standard displacement of 30.4 t (29.9 long tons) and can possibly reach a top speed of 50 knots (93 km/h).[1] From measurements, only length is known to be about 21 m (69 ft).[1] Kajami class can carry two lightweight torpedoes of unknown type.[1] According to Jane's Fighting Ships, the vessel is likely designed for a high-speed approach towards enemy on the surface, and then submerging for almost 3 m (9.8 ft) before using the snort mast for an attack.[1]
References
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- Fast patrol boat classes of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Ship classes of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
- Semi-submersibles
- Torpedo boat classes
- Iran–North Korea military relations
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