Kajami-class torpedo boat

Not to be confused with Peykaap III-class missile boat, which is also called "Zolfaghar".
Kajami-class torpedo boat
Class overview
Operators
In service2002–present
General characteristics
TypeTorpedo boat
Displacement30.4 tons
Length21 m (68 ft 11 in)
Speed50 knots (93 km/h) (estimate)
Armament2 × 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.[1] They are estimated to have a standard displacement of 30.4 t (29.9 long tons) and can possibly reach a top speed of 50 knots (93 km/h).[1] From measurements, only length is known to be about 21 m (69 ft).[1] Kajami class 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.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f 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. 389, ISBN 9780710631435, OCLC 919022075
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