Gahjae-class torpedo boat

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Gahjae-class torpedo boat
Class overview
Operators Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
In service2002–present
General characteristics
Type Torpedo boat
Displacement7 tons (estimate)
Length15 m (49 ft 3 in) (speculative)
Beam3 m (9 ft 10 in) (speculative)
Draught0.7 m (2 ft 4 in) (speculative)
Speed50 knots (93 km/h) (estimate)
Armament2 × torpedo tubes

Gahjae is a class of semi-submersible fast torpedo boat operated by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran.

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History

Allegedly originating from the North Korea as Taedong-C, there are reports suggesting that three boats of this class were delivered to Iran on 22 December 2002. [1]

Design

Gahjae vessels are estimated to have a standard displacement of 7 t (6.9 long tons) and can possibly reach a top speed of 50 knots (93 km/h). [1] The appearance of these vessels, resembles those of Peykaap-class and they should be close in terms of dimension. [1] The vessels 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, like Kajami-class. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Saunders, Stephen; Philpott, Tom, eds. (2015), "Iran", IHS Jane's Fighting Ships 2015–2016, Jane's Fighting Ships (116th Revised ed.), Coulsdon: IHS Jane's, p. 390, ISBN   9780710631435, OCLC   919022075
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