Kajami-class torpedo boat
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| Class overview | |
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| 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.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
- ^ OCLC 919022075
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LSL
AP
- Shahid Nazeri class
- Shahid Soleimani class
- List of equipment of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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