Posted on 11/24/2007 9:21:46 AM PST by sukhoi-30mki
Iran to Launch Home-Made Submarine, Destroyer
TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Iranian army's naval commander said that the country is due to launch a home-made destroyer and a submarine on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters in a press conference here on Saturday, Admiral Habib Sayyari further pointed to the production of missile-launching PT boats by the navy, and added, "A home-made destroyer called 'Jamaran' and a (home-made) submarine of 'Ghadir' class will launch operation on November 28."
He further stressed that his troops are closely monitoring military moves of trans-regional powers in the region, and said, "No move in the Sea of Oman, the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormoz could remain hidden from our eyes. The naval force is in full control over the region and monitors all the military moves of the enemies in the region."
Asked if Iran would block the Strait of Hormoz in case of foreign invasion, the navy commander, said, "We are prepared to defend the interests of the Islamic Republic against any kind of threat, but we have not made any such claim about closing the Strait of Hormoz. Yet, we are ready to take action to preserve our interests."
He described self-belief and self-reliance as the most important achievements of the Iranian naval forces, and said that his troops have made great achievements in training tactics and equipment manufacturing.
The commander further voiced opposition to the expansion of military capabilities in the Caspian Sea, saying, "We view the Caspian as a sea of peace and friendship and we believe upgrading and expanding military equipment in this sea is incorrect. Yet, we are always prepared to defend the country's interests."
He said Iranian navy enjoys a powerful missile capability, adding that navy units are equipped with various types of surface and subsurface missiles and torpedoes.
The Admiral underlined that Iran's military capabilities serve as a deterrent and pursue defensive purposes, but meantime warned, "If the enemy makes a mistake, he will receive such a powerful second strike that it won't be able to stand up."
He said a powerful and mighty Iran would bring peace and security to the region, adding, "We are willing to promote our interactions with regional states at all levels.
To end his remarks, the navy commander mentioned that his troops are scheduled to stage massive military exercises codenamed 'Unity 86' in the Sea of Oman in February, adding that new tactics and military tools and equipment would be tested during the maneuvers.
I was thinking the same thing too, after your comment.
It depends on if the bridge clamshells / sail access is to a free flooding area, or if the area he is climbing into is actually dry, and closed off from sea by the hatch.
If it is dry, this tells me that the vaunted Iranian submarine pictured above doesnt have much of a dive depth.
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Judicial Meanz ( bubblehead)
Not of it’s own choice. Just because it’s under water does not mean that it’s a submarine.
That funny LOLOLOL!
MAN when did Islamic rage boy arrived in Iran during Thanskgiving
BAAhahaaaaaa /falls off chair
LOL!!! Thanks reagan-fanatic. I knew someone out there would come to my aid!!
That funny ROFL
Is that an UWV ???? (Unmanned Water Vehicle)
“I’m not a naval architect, but isn’t that rear gun mount (a 5-inch ?) located way too close to the stern ? “
Well, you see, since IRAN has to pay for their refined petroleum products, they were short of cash to pay for all the extras on this ‘frigate’.
So, it doesn’t have a rudder. You turn the ship by aiming the rear cannon and firing away.
that sub looks like something one might see on a ride at Disney.
“The frigate was completed and entered service in 2006, bringing Irans frigate arsenal from 3 to 4. “
Hmmm. 5 minutes for mcshot; 60 minutes for MNJohnnie. How about we just make the pool for the entire navy? 4 friggers and a sub?
Wonderful, plans to make your own sub.
Laughing.
Where’s the US Navy when you need them?
Looks more like a version of a Saam class corvette. Nothing that an F/A-18 armed with Harpoons (or even Mavericks) can’t handle.
Front may more likely be a 76mm or 100mm. Rear turret I think is no more than a 57mm.
There’s going to be great fishing in the Persian Gulf with these additions to the artificial reef.
I just can't remember where....
bttt
The plot thickens....
LOL!!
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