Delvar-class vessel explained

The Delvar class (Persian: دلوار) is a series of auxiliary ships built by the Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works for the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.

Design

Dimensions and machinery

The ships have gross tonnage of 904t and their deadweight tonnage is 777t. The class design is 64m (210feet) long, would have a beam of 10.5m (34.4feet) and a draft of 3.3m (10.8feet). It uses two shafts, powered by two MAN G6V 23.5/33ATL diesel engines. This system was designed to provide 1560hp for an estimated top speed of 11kn.

Sensors and processing systems

For navigation, Delvar-class vessels rely on Decca 1226 on IJ-band.

Armament

Delvar-class vessels are reportedly equipped with one 20 mm GAM-BO1 cannon and two 12.7 mm machine guns. The ships have been rearmed.

Ships in the class

Known ships in commission the class are:

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