MIL 55-class speedboat

MIL 55-class speedboat

Class overview
Operators	Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
In service	2003–present
General characteristics
Type	Patrol boat
Displacement	15.5 tons (estimate)
Length	16.43 m (53 ft 11 in)
Beam	2.85 m (9 ft 4 in)
Draught	0.84 m (2 ft 9 in)
Installed power	Diesel
Speed	72 knots (133 km/h) (estimate)
Complement	5

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]

References

1. 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