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These are most likely to be more Iranian Ghadir class submarines with some technological upgrades. The Persian Gulf is a relatively small and shallow area. Having such small and inexpensive but versatile vessels in high numbers is quiet useful for Iran. The Ghadir is perhaps not very stealthy but it is small and can carry an array of mines as well. There are at least eight of them in service but the number is likely to be more. Iran has been equipping it's submarine fleet with two of these on a continuous yearly basis. Certainly if employed like 'regular subs' they are very weak.
A patrol submarine with a displacement of 400-1000tons would be best for anti-surface operations in the given environment for anything larger allows itself to become an easy target in the shallow and murky waters of the Persian Gulf.
Iran does have two other Submarine projects though. One of these is the Qaeem class submarine has been much debated especially after some pictures emerged of a rather advanced looking submarine model a few years back. Basically, nothing is known of the project apart from the models that were presented. To me, it seems a rather distant project/ objective.
There is another yet another Iranian design on the Internet which appears more advanced than the Qaeem and that is the Qaeshm. Again, little is known about it apart from the model. At best, they are future / long-term Iranian marine projects.
A patrol submarine with a displacement of 400-1000tons would be best for anti-surface operations in the given environment for anything larger allows itself to become an easy target in the shallow and murky waters of the Persian Gulf.
Ghadir Class Submarine
Dimensions
Displacement: 120 tons
Length: 29 m
Beam: 2.75 m
Characteristics
Speed (surface): 11 knots
Speed (submerged): 8 knots
Armament
Two 533 mm torpedoes
Or a variety of mines
Iran does have two other Submarine projects though. One of these is the Qaeem class submarine has been much debated especially after some pictures emerged of a rather advanced looking submarine model a few years back. Basically, nothing is known of the project apart from the models that were presented. To me, it seems a rather distant project/ objective.
There is another yet another Iranian design on the Internet which appears more advanced than the Qaeem and that is the Qaeshm. Again, little is known about it apart from the model. At best, they are future / long-term Iranian marine projects.