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Iran says it has launched ‘cruise missile capable’ submarine
Yahoo / Agence France Presse ^ | February 17, 2019 | AFP

Posted on 02/18/2019 7:54:52 AM PST by jonatron

Iran on Sunday launched a new locally-made submarine capable of firing cruise missiles, state TV said, in the country's latest show of military might at a time of heightened tensions with the US.

"Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran is fully self-reliant on land, air and sea," Rouhani said.

"Our defensive power is meant to defend our interests and we have never sought to attack any country," he added.

Named the Fateh (Farsi for 'Conqueror'), Fars news agency said the new submarine is Iran's first in the semi-heavy category, filling a gap between the light Ghadir class and the heavy Kilo class submarines that the country possesses.

Fars said the near 600-tonne underwater vessel is equipped with torpedoes and naval mines in addition to cruise missiles, and can operate more than 200 metres below sea level for up to 35 days.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: djibouti; eritrea; hassannasrallah; hezbollah; iran; lebanon; subs; sudan; yemen
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1 posted on 02/18/2019 7:54:52 AM PST by jonatron
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To: jonatron

I have doubts about this?


2 posted on 02/18/2019 7:57:20 AM PST by mplc51
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It would take pallet-loads of cash to find that kind of project; and where would Iran get those?


3 posted on 02/18/2019 8:03:14 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: mplc51

Are the cruise missiles labeled “Estes?”


4 posted on 02/18/2019 8:07:01 AM PST by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: jonatron
and its almost 3 feet (1 mETER ) LONG! and has a range of 100 feet from the remote control operator.

CAUTION.. do not operate in water!

5 posted on 02/18/2019 8:07:59 AM PST by Ikeon ( You may be right, I may be crazy.)
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To: jonatron
it has launched ‘cruise missile capable’ submarine

The Iranians have acquired the ability to launch submarines? Even if this is just sub-orbital, can orbital submarines be that far off now?

Kudos to Iran!

6 posted on 02/18/2019 8:11:22 AM PST by C210N (Republicans sign check fronts; 'Rats sign check backs.)
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To: Ikeon

>>CAUTION.. do not operate in water!<<

I think they work in water if you put baling soda in the little opening.


7 posted on 02/18/2019 8:12:21 AM PST by freedumb2003 (As always IMHO)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
Green Toys Submarine, Yellow Top

8 posted on 02/18/2019 8:13:27 AM PST by SunkenCiv (and btw -- https://www.gofundme.com/for-rotator-cuff-repair-surgery)
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can operate more than 200 metres below sea level for up to 35 days
Don't worry, we'll show you how it can go even deeper, and stay down even longer than that. :^)

9 posted on 02/18/2019 8:15:25 AM PST by SunkenCiv (and btw -- https://www.gofundme.com/for-rotator-cuff-repair-surgery)
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It would be a shame if it ran afoul of some hull penetrating limpet thingy....


10 posted on 02/18/2019 8:24:30 AM PST by TnTnTn
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To: BenLurkin

The cash was delivered by a plane load by the former president.


11 posted on 02/18/2019 8:26:05 AM PST by entropy12 (Legal immigrants under chain migration not any better than illegal immigrants! Merit ONLY!!)
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To: jonatron
I've seen the pics. This "submarine" is only about 100 feet long...as compared to a Los Angeles class US Navy sub at 362 feet.

I tend to think this new Iranian sub will be in a class with the alleged stealth technology fighter aircraft they unveiled some years ago.


12 posted on 02/18/2019 8:26:29 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Atrophy of science is visible when the spokesman goes from Einstein to Sagan to Neil Degrasse Tyson.)
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To: jonatron

It is now known as a “reef.”


13 posted on 02/18/2019 8:32:04 AM PST by IronJack
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It will make a nice reef...


14 posted on 02/18/2019 8:45:11 AM PST by null and void (If socialism is so grand, why are Guatemalans coming here instead of going to Venezuela?)
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To: IronJack

Darn you!


15 posted on 02/18/2019 8:46:27 AM PST by null and void (If socialism is so grand, why are Guatemalans coming here instead of going to Venezuela?)
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To: jonatron

By “Cruise missile capable” they mean it can catch one.


16 posted on 02/18/2019 8:49:05 AM PST by Sirius Lee (In God We Trust, In Trump We MAGA)
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To: jonatron

Is it just me or has Iran stepped up it’s weapons development since Imam Obama gave them pallets of cash Thinking iCBMs and this little toy.


17 posted on 02/18/2019 8:49:38 AM PST by morphing libertarian (Use Comey's Report; Indict Hillary now; build Kate's wall. --- Proud Smelly Walmart Deplorable)
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To: jonatron

How many screen doors does it have??


18 posted on 02/18/2019 8:50:48 AM PST by Donkey Odious ( Adapt, improvise, and overcome - now a motto for us all.)
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To: jonatron

Mr. Fateh, meet Mr. Seawolf...


19 posted on 02/18/2019 9:11:08 AM PST by elteemike (Light travels faster than sound...That's why so many people appear bright until you hear them speak)
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To: jonatron

Did they remember the screen hatches this time?


20 posted on 02/18/2019 10:14:27 AM PST by VTenigma (The Democrat party is the party of the mathematically challenged)
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