List of equipment of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy
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This is a list of equipment of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Principal surface combatants[]
| Ships | Pennant number | Origin | Picture | Class | Displacement | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast attack craft (10) | ||||||
| Shahid Mahdavi
Shahid Kord Shahid Shafiei Shahid Tavassoli Shahid Hojjatzadeh Shahid Dara Shahid Absalan Shahid Raeisi Shahid Golzam Shahid Sohrabi |
P 313-1
P 313-2 P 313-3 P 313-4 P 313-5 P 313-6 P 313-7 P 313-8 P 313-9 P 313-10 |
China |  |
Tondar-class | 205 tons | |
Amphibious ships[]
| Ships | Pennant number | Origin | Picture | Class | Displacement | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landing Ship, Logistics (2) | ||||||
| Hejaz
Karbala |
21
22 |
Netherlands | Hormoz 21-class | 1,280 | ||
| Landing Ship, Tank (3) | ||||||
| Farsi
Sardasht Sab Sahel |
24
25 26 |
South Korea |  |
Hormoz 24-class | 2,014 | |
Auxiliary ships[]
| Ships | Pennant number | Origin | Picture | Class | Displacement | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport ship (4) | ||||||
| Nasser 111
Nasser 112 Nasser 113 |
111
112 113 |
Iran |  |
Nasser-class | 40 t | |
| Shahid Siyavashi | XXX | Iran |  |
Unknown | Unknown | |
| High-aspect-ratio twin-hull vessel (1) | ||||||
| Shahid Nazeri | XXX | Iran |  |
Shahid Nazeri-class | Unknown | Domestically-built, commissioned in September 2016[1] |
| Sea Base (1) | ||||||
| Shahid Roudaki | L110–1 | Italy |  |
Expeditionary Sea Base | Unknown | |
Patrol speedboat forces[]
| Class | Picture | Origin | Displacement | Speed | Arms | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azarakhsh (C14) |
 |
China
Iran |
17 tonnes[2] | 50 knots (93 km/h)[2] | 2 × twin launcher (Kowsar/Nasr)[3] | Prototype delivered in 2000, commissioned in 2001, domestically-built[2] |
| MK-13 | Unknown | Unknown[2] | Unknown[2] | 2 × single launcher (Nasr)[3] 2 × single 324mm torpedo tube[3] |
Possibly built by China, delivered in 2006[2] | |
| Peykaap I or Zoljenah (IPS-16) |
North Korea
Iran |
13.75 tonnes[2] | 52 knots (96 km/h)[2] | 2 × single 324mm torpedo tube[3] | North Korean IPS-16, first six were delivered on 8 December 2002[2] | |
| Peykaap II |  |
Iran | ≈ 13.75 tonnes[2] | ≈ 52 knots (96 km/h)[2] | 2 × single launcher (Kowsar/Nasr)[3] 2 × single 324mm torpedo tube[3] |
Modified version of North Korean IPS-16, domestically-built[4][2] |
| Zolfaghar (Peykaap III) |
 |
Iran | Unknown | Unknown | 2 × single launcher (Kowsar/Nasr)[3] | Modified version of North Korean IPS-16, domestically-built[3] They are being supplied alongside Heidar-class boats and Meead-class boats.[5] |
| Rezvan (Kashdom) |
Iran | ≈ 17.5 tonnes[2] | ≈ 50 knots (93 km/h)[2] | 1 × 23mm machine gun[2] 1 × 12.7mm machine gun[2] 1 × multiple rocket launcher (optional)[2] |
Possibly a domestic modification of Chinese C14[3] | |
| Tir (IPS-18) |
North Korea
Iran |
≈ 17.5 tonnes[2] | ≈ 50 knots (93 km/h)[2] | 2 × single 533mm torpedo tube[2] 1 × 12.7mm machine gun[2] |
North Korean IPS-18, first two were delivered on 8 December 2002[2] | |
| Pashe (MIG-G-1900) |
Iran | 30 tonnes[2] | 36 knots (67 km/h)[2] | 2 × 20mm cannon (80)[2] | Modified version of American MK II, domestically-built[2] | |
| Ghaem (MIG-S-1800) |
Iran | 60 tonnes[2] | 18 knots (33 km/h)[2] | 1 × Oerlikon 20mm cannon[2] 2 × 7.62mm machine gun[2] |
Domestically-built[2] | |
| Gahjae (Taedong-C) |
North Korea
Iran |
≈ 7 tonnes[2] | ≈ 50 knots (93 km/h)[2] | 2 × torpedo tube (lightweight)[2] | Semi-submersible naval vessel, three delivered on 8 December 2002[2] | |
| Kajami (Taedong-B) |
North Korea
Iran |
≈ 30 tonnes[2] | ≈ 50 knots (93 km/h)[2] | Unknown | Semi-submersible naval vessel, first two were delivered on 8 December 2002[2] | |
| Tarlan (Ya Mahdi) |
Iran | 8.5 tonnes[2] | 50 knots (93 km/h)[2] | Unknown | Domestically-built first reported in 2005[2] | |
| Taregh (Boghammar) |  |
Sweden
Iran |
6.4 tonnes[2] | 46 knots (85 km/h)[2] | 3 × 12.7mm machine gun[2] 1 × 106mm recoilless rifle[2] 1 × 12-barelled 107mm rocket launcher[2] |
First ordered in 1983 and completed in 1984–85[2] |
| Ashura (MIG-G-0800) |
 |
Iran | 1.3 tonnes[2] | >90 knots (170 km/h)[2][6] | Various: 1 × 12.7mm machine gun[2] 1 × 12-barelled 107mm rocket launcher[2] |
Domestically-built based on design by Watercraft (UK) and manufacture of Boston Whaler[2] |
| Ra'ad or Murce (MIG-G-0900) |
Iran | 3.5 tonnes[2] | 30 knots (56 km/h)[2] | 3 × 12.7mm machine gun[2] 1 × 106mm recoilless rifle[2] 1 × 12-barelled 107mm rocket launcher[2] |
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| Seraj (Bladerunner) |
England
Iran |
70 knots (130 km/h)[7][8] | Domestically-built, modified and armed version of British powerboat Bladerunner 51[8] which was acquired by Iran in 2009[9] | |||
| Ashura-33 (FB RIB-33) |
 |
Italy
Iran |
Unknown | Unknown | ||
| MIL 40 (FB 42' STAB) |
 |
Italy
Iran |
6 tonnes | 62 knots (115 km/h) | ||
| Cougar |  |
England
Iran |
9 tonnes | 60 knots (110 km/h) | 2 × 12.7mm machine gun | |
| Unknown |  |
Iran | Unknown | Unknown | 2 × twin ZU-23-2 | 13m catamaran-hulled patrol craft |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Nadimi, Farzin (18 June 2020), "Iran Signals a Toughened Stance by Adding to Its Naval Arsenal", The Washington Institute for Near East Policy (PolicyWatch), no. 3335, retrieved 15 July 2020
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be Saunders, Stephen, ed. (2009). "Iran". Jane's Fighting Ships 2009–2010 (112th ed.). Janes Information Group. pp. 368–380. ISBN 978-0710628886.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i The International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) (2020). "Middle East and North Africa". The Military Balance 2020. Vol. 120. Routledge. pp. 348–352. doi:10.1080/04597222.2020.1707968. ISBN 9780367466398. S2CID 219624897.
- ^ Singh, Abhijit (2010), "Dark Chill in the Persian Gulf – Iran's Conventional and Unconventional Naval Forces", Maritime Affairs, National Maritime Foundation, 6 (2): 108–113, doi:10.1080/09733159.2010.559788, ISSN 1946-6609, S2CID 110041921
- ^ "112 Missile Boats Delivered to IRGC Navy - Defense news".
- ^ https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2021/12/11/2623987/110-combat-speedboats-delivered-to-irgc-navy
- ^ Cordesman, Anthony (2016), "The Gulf: How Dangerous is Iran to International Maritime Security?", in Krause, Joachim; Bruns, Sebastian (eds.), Routledge Handbook of Naval Strategy and Security, Routledge, p. 105, ISBN 9781138840935
- ^ a b Nadimi, Farzin (April 2020), "Iran's Evolving Approach to Asymmetric Naval Warfare: Strategy and Capabilities in the Persian Gulf" (PDF), The Washington Institute for Near East Policy (Policy Focus), no. 164, retrieved 15 July 2020
- ^ Dinmore, Guy (5 April 2010), "UK speedboat floats into Iran's arms", The Financial Times, retrieved 15 June 2020
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