IRIS Joshan (2006)
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| History | |
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 Iran | |
| Name | Joshan |
| Builder | Iran |
| In service | 22 September 2006 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service as of 2007 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Sina-class fast attack craft |
| Displacement | 275 tons full load |
| Length | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Beam | 7.1 m (23 ft) |
| Draught | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Propulsion | 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 14,400 bhp (10,700 kW) |
| Speed | 45 kn (83 km/h; 52 mph) |
| Complement | 31 |
| Armament |
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Joshan (Persian: جوشن) is a Sina-class fast attack craft.[1] It was named for a vessel that was sunk by missiles fired from the US warships USS Wainwright and USS Simpson during Operation Praying Mantis in the Persian Gulf on 18 April 1988.
Joshan's launch was timed to coincide with Sacred Defense Week (22–28 September) and took place at Noshahr's Imam Khomeini Marine Sciences University.[2]
The vessel has a claimed speed of over 45 knots (83 km/h; 52 mph),[3] and according to Iran's Navy commander Admiral Kouchaki:
...enjoys the world's latest technology, specially with regard to its military, electrical and electronic systems, frame and chassis, and it has the capabilities required for launching powerful missiles.[4]
See also[edit]
- List of current ships of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
- List of military equipment manufactured in Iran
References[edit]
- ^ "Iran-Made PT Boat Launches Mission". FARS News Agency. 2006-09-20. Retrieved 2007-01-28.
- ^ "Leader: Nation Has Bright Future". Iran Daily. 2006-09-21. Archived from the original on 2007-01-21. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
- ^ "Iran's up-to-date PT boat joins navy". People's Daily Online. 2006-09-21. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
- ^ "Iran-Made PT Boat Launches Mission". FARS News Agency. 2006-09-20. Archived from the original on 2007-05-22. Retrieved 2007-01-28.
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