IRIS Sahand (2012)
The IRIS Sahand in 2018
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History | |
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Iran | |
Name | Sahand |
Namesake | Sahand |
Builder | NEDAJA Factories, Bandar Abbas |
Launched | 18 September 2012[1] |
Commissioned | 1 December 2018 |
Homeport | Bandar-Abbas |
Identification |
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Status | In active service |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Moudge-class frigate |
Displacement | 2,000-2,500 tons |
Length | 95 m (311 ft 8 in) |
Installed power | 4 × diesel engines |
Speed | Max 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) |
Complement | 140 |
Sensors and processing systems | Asr 3D PESA long-range radar |
Electronic warfare & decoys | 2 × 8 chaff launcher |
Armament | |
Aircraft carried | 1 × Bell 212 ASW helicopter |
Aviation facilities | Helicopter landing pad |
Sahand (Persian: سهند) is a Moudge-class frigate in the Southern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, named in memory of the sunk frigate bearing the same name after Sahand volcano.
Description[]
Sahand has been equipped with a locally-manufactured point-defense weapon system dubbed "Kamand." The Kamand close-in weapon system can destroy any target approaching the destroyer from a distance/altitude of 2–4 kilometres (1.2–2.5 mi) by firing between 4,000 and 7,000 rounds per minute. Sahand is armed with cruise anti-ship missiles and has a helicopter deck and electronic warfare systems.[5][6]
Sahand is said to have twice the defensive and offensive power of Jamaran, with upgraded torpedo tubes, various types of anti-air and anti-surface weapons, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles, and a point-defense system. Sahand is equipped with an anti-submarine system and a stealth system, and enjoys a higher maneuverability and increased operational range. The ship has four powerful engines, an improvement on Jamaran.
Sahand is capable of sailing on turbulent waters and distant oceans for 150 days while accompanied by a support vessel.[7]
History[]
Sahand was unveiled to the public in late November 2012. All that was shown was pictures of the completed hull and superstructure. The ship was not outfitted with weapons, electronics, or other essential military equipment. These systems were due to be installed in one or two years. The ship entered service on 1 December 2018.[5][6] Sahand is named in the memory of original Sahand that was sunk by the U.S. in Operation Praying Mantis during the Iran–Iraq War on 18 April 1988.
In June 2021, Sahand, accompanied by IRINS Makran (a naval-converted oil tanker), were the first Iranian naval ships to reach the Atlantic without docking in an international port, according to official Iranian sources.[8][9] Early media report incorrectly suggested they were bound for Venezuela,[10] but the ships were bound for Saint Petersburg to attend Navy Day to commemorate the 325th anniversary of the Russian Navy foundation. Makran was reported to be carrying several Fast Attack Craft.[11]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Silverstone, Paul H. (March 2013), "Naval Intelligence", Warship International, International Naval Research Organization, 50 (1): 14, JSTOR 44893820
- ^ "Surface Forces: Homemade In Iran". Strategypage.com. 15 December 2012. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Fars News Agency :: Commander: Navy Self-Sufficient in Production of Naval Tools, Equipments". swap.stanford.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-12-13.
- ^ "New frigate joins Iranian navy - Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
- ^ a b "Sahand Destroyer Joins Iran Navy Fleet - Defense news". Tasnim News Agency. Archived from the original on 2018-12-02. Retrieved 2018-12-01.
- ^ a b "Farsnews". en.farsnews.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-02. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
- ^ "'Sahand' destroyer joins Iran's naval fleet". Mehr News Agency. 1 December 2018. Archived from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ Salem, Mostafa; Alkhshali, Hamdi; Cotovio, Vasco (11 June 2021). "Iran says its naval vessels have reached the Atlantic for the first time". CNN. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ LaGrone, Sam (11 June 2021). "Iranian Warship Could Be Bringing Millions of Gallons of Fuel to Venezuela". USNI News. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ LaGrone, Sam (22 July 2021). "Iran's Largest Warship Now in the Baltic Sea Bound for Russia". USNI News. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
External link[]
- Media related to IRIS 74 Sahand (ship, 2018) at Wikimedia Commons
- Ships built at Iranian Naval Factories
- 2012 ships
- Moudge-class frigates