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Tarlan-class torpedo boat
Class overview
Operators: Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
In service: 2005–present
General characteristics
Type: Torpedo boat
Displacement: 9 tons (standard)
Length: 11.9 m (39 ft 1 in)
Beam: 3.1 m (10 ft 2 in)
Draught: 0.65 m (2 ft 2 in)
Installed power: Diesel
Propulsion:
  • 2 × diesel engines, 1,320 horsepower (0.98 MW)
  • 2 × surface piercing propellers
Speed: 50 knots (93 km/h)
Complement: 2

Tarlan is a class of fast torpedo boat operated by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran. A modified version of this class has been referred to as Dalaam. [1]

Contents

History

The class is manufactured by Iran, and was first reported in 2005. [1]

Design

Dimensions and machinery

The ships have a standard displacement of 9 t (8.9 long tons). [1] The class design is 11.9 m (39 ft) long, would have a beam of 3.1 m (10 ft) and a draft of 0.65 m (2 ft 2 in). [1] It uses two surface piercing propellers, powered by two diesel engines. [1] This system was designed to provide 1,320 horsepower (0.98 MW) for a top speed of 50 knots (93 km/h). [1]

Structure and armament

The vessel's hull is made of aluminum, and is of catamaran type. [1] It has a 1.5 high pedestal, which may be capable of supporting an anti-armor guided weapon. [1] Tarlan boats can fire high-speed rocket torpedoes. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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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