MIL 55-class speedboat

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MIL 55-class speedboat
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Class overview
Operators
In service2003–present
General characteristics
Type Patrol boat
Displacement15.5 tons (estimate)
Length16.43 m (53 ft 11 in)
Beam2.85 m (9 ft 4 in)
Draught0.84 m (2 ft 9 in)
Installed power Diesel
Speed72 knots (133 km/h) (estimate)
Complement5

MIL 55 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 2003. [1] Powered by two Isotta Fraschini diesel engines producing 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW), they are propelled by surface piercing propeller and are estimated to reach a top speed of 72 knots (133 km/h). [1] They are structurally monohull, and made of Kevlar. [1] The class design is 16.43 m (53.9 ft) long, would have a beam of 2.85 m (9 ft 4 in) and a draft of 0.84 m (2 ft 9 in). [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 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. 392, ISBN   9780710631435, OCLC   919022075
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