MIL 40-class speedboat
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Class overview | |
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In service | 2002–present |
General characteristics | |
Type | Patrol boat |
Displacement | 6 tons (estimate) |
Length | 12.9 m (42 ft 4 in) |
Beam | 2.64 m (8 ft 8 in) |
Draught | 0.82 m (2 ft 8 in) |
Installed power | Diesel |
Propulsion | 2 × diesel engines, 1,320 horsepower (0.98 MW) |
Speed | 62 knots (115 km/h) |
Complement | 3 |
Armament |
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MIL 40 is a class of fast inshore patrol craft operated by both naval forces of Iran.
Design
The boats are based on a model of Italian FB Design motorboats acquired by Iran in 2002.[1] Powered by two Isotta Fraschini diesel engines producing 1,320 horsepower (0.98 MW), they are propelled by surface piercing propeller and can reach a top speed of 62 knots (115 km/h).[1] Thy are structurally monohull, and made of Kevlar.[1] The class design is 12.9 m (42 ft) long, would have a beam of 2.64 m (8 ft 8 in) and a draft of 0.82 m (2 ft 8 in).[1] They are estimated to have a standard displacement of 6 t (5.9 long tons).[1]
Armament
MIL 40 boats are equipped with either a central machine gun mounted on forward, or two machine guns mounted on each side of the boat.[1] A multiple rocket launcher is also installed on the roof.[1]