Iran navy to build new destroyers

[SpArK]

Iran navy to build new destroyers​

An Iranian destroyer (file photo)​

Iranian Navy's Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Gholam-Reza Khadem Bigham says the navy aims to build new destroyers with state-of-the-art design and defense systems.


“The assembly line for the production of missile-launching frigates with advanced systems and modern features have been set up,” IRNA quoted Rear Admiral Bigham as saying on Friday.

He hailed the country's first domestically-build and developed guided missile destroyer Jamaran and said, “The military capabilities … need to meet our defense requirements to protect the Islamic Republic's interests against aerial, surface and sub-surface threats.”

Last February, the Iranian Navy launched the Jamaran destroyer with a displacement of around 1,420 tons, fitted with modern radars and other electronic warfare capabilities.

Jamaran, a multi-mission destroyer, can carry 120-140 personnel on board and is armed with a variety of surface-to-air missiles.

It has a top speed of up to 30 knots and has a helipad. It also features highly advanced anti-aircraft, anti-surface and anti-subsurface systems. The vessel has also been equipped with torpedoes and modern naval cannons.

Rear Admiral Bigham also said that the Naval Forces of the Islamic Republic Army is fully capable of defending the country as they continue to upgrade the navy's defense systems.

He underscored the navy's plans for longer missions in international waters and pointed out that more durable surface and sub-surface fleet were required to achieve the goal.

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PressTV - 'Iran navy to build new destroyers'

 

[Cold-Fire]

¡¡¡SUPErb!!!!!

 

[justanobserver]

Last February, the Iranian Navy launched the Jamaran destroyer with a displacement of around 1,420 tons

There has to be a mistake.

This displacement is akin to a corvette. It's way lesser than a frigate, let alone a destroyer

 

[gowthamraj]

Destroyers with displacement of 1460 tons



Even covertee in service with Indian and other regional navies have displacement of over 2000 tons

 

[SpArK]

Iranian Frigate Jamaran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Iranian Frigate Jamaran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wikipedia seems to have got it more correct. IMO, it classes as a Corvette though the news item calls it a Destroyer.
Of course people may (for their own reasons) think of it as even a Cruiser.

 

[rockstarIN]

120-140 personnel only to operate a destroyer?

 

[TOPGUN]

Chalo good for Iran

 

[Jigs]

120-140 personnel only to operate a destroyer?

1,400 ton light frigate/corvette. (which still seems to be too many people)

 

[SpArK]

Iran Launches 1st Domestically Made Missile Destroyer (Update1) - BusinessWeek

 

[ZhengHe]

I hope Iran is also having some nuclear weapons being built as well.

 

[Aspahbod]

It is just a frigate. Iranian media seems to be unable to translate the word "Navshekan" properly.

 

[applesauce]

I hope Iran is also having some nuclear weapons being built as well.

i hope not, they own leaders proclaim that their program is for peaceful purposes only, i for one hope they are not out right liers

 

[siegecrossbow]

Any stealth features incorporated?

 

[flameboard]

Anyone think it's time Pakistan started making destroyers. Maybe build upon already existing F-22 infrastructure and design.