Peykaap II-class missile boat
Class overview
OperatorsNavy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
General characteristics
TypeFast patrol craft
Displacement13.75 tons
Length17.3 m (56 ft 9 in)
Beam3.75 m (12 ft 4 in)
Draught0.7 m (2 ft 4 in)
Installed powerDiesel
Propulsion2 × diesel engines, 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW)
Speed52 knots (96 km/h)
Complement3
Armament
  • 2 × single anti-ship missile launchers
  • 2 × 12.7mm machine gun

Zolfaghar (Persian: ذوالفقار, named after Zulfiqar; also known as Peykaap III[1]) is a class of fast patrol craft operated by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran.

History

In July 2023, the Zolfaghars were displayed, armed with Nasr-1 anti-ship missiles.[2] They were shown off in the wake of the HMS Trent (P224) being in Guyana.[3]

Design

Peykaap III is a modified version of North Korean IPS-16, manufactured by Iran.[4]

Dimensions and machinery

The ships have an estimated standard displacement of 13.75 t (13.53 long tons).[4] The class design is 17.3 m (57 ft) long, would have a beam of 3.75 m (12.3 ft) and a draft of 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in).[4] It uses one surface piercing propeller, powered by two diesel engines.[4] This system was designed to provide 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW) for an estimated top speed of 52 knots (96 km/h).[4]

Armament

Peykaap III crafts are equipped with two single anti-ship missile launchers with Kowsar or Nasr[4][5] which rely on internal guidance and active terminal homing to 38 kilometres (21 nmi) at 0.8 Mach.[4] It is also compatible with Chinese C-701/FL-10 torpedoes.[4] Their secondary armament is two 12.7mm machine gun.[4]

Users

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.admiraltytrilogy.com/scensupp/H002_OriginsHcon2021_IRGCN_Small_Boats_Briefing.pdf
  2. ↑ https://defence-industry.eu/iran-delivers-weapon-systems-to-venezuela/
  3. ↑ https://carroemotos.com.br/video-venezuelan-navy-transfers-iranian-missile-boats-to-the-atlantic-coast/
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Saunders, Stephen; Philpott, Tom, eds. (2015), "Iran", IHS Jane's Fighting Ships 2015–2016, Jane's Fighting Ships (116th Revised ed.), Coulsdon: IHS Jane's, p. 390, ISBN 9780710631435, OCLC 919022075
  5. ↑ The International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) (2020). "Middle East and North Africa". The Military Balance 2020. Vol. 120. Routledge. p. 350. doi:10.1080/04597222.2020.1707968. ISBN 9780367466398. S2CID 219624897.
  6. ↑ https://observers.france24.com/en/americas/20240110-venezuela-zolfaghar-boats-military-material-tehran-iran-caracas


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