Kangan-class ship

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Class overview
BuildersMazagon Dock, Bombay, India
OperatorsIslamic Republic of Iran Navy
Built1978–1979; 1991–1992
In service1978–present
Completed4
Active2 (verified, at least)
General characteristics
TypeAuxiliary water tanker
Tonnage9,581 tons deadweight
Displacement12,193 tons full load
Length148 m (485 ft 7 in)
Beam21.5 m (70 ft 6 in)
Draught5 m (16 ft 5 in)
Installed powerDiesel
Propulsion
  • 1 × MAN 7L 52/55A engine, 7,385 horsepower (5.507 MW)
  • 1 × shaft
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Capacity9,000 cubic metres (12,000 cu yd)
Complement14
Armament
  • 2 × USSR 23mm/80 (twin)
  • 2 × 12.7mm machine guns
Notes[1]

The Kangan (

Mazagon Dock during 1978–1979 and 1991–1992.[1]

Ships in the class

Known ships in commission the class are:[1]

Ship Namesake Pennant number Completed Status
Kangan (7515250) Bandar Kangan 411 1978 In service
Taheri (7515262) Bandar Taheri 412 1979 In service
Shahid Marjani Un­known Un­known 1991 Un­known
Amir Un­known Un­known 1992 Un­known

According to the

International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) reports indicate that all four are in military use.[2]

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