Peykaap III-class missile boat explained

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.

Design

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

Dimensions and machinery

The ships have an estimated standard displacement of 13.75t. The class design is 17.3m (56.8feet) long, would have a beam of 3.75m (12.3feet) and a draft of 0.7m (02.3feet). It uses one surface piercing propeller, powered by two diesel engines. This system was designed to provide 2400hp for an estimated top speed of 52kn.

Armament

Peykaap III crafts are equipped with two single anti-ship missile launchers with Kowsar or Nasr[2] which rely on internal guidance and active terminal homing to 38km (24miles) at 0.8 Mach. It is also compatible with Chinese C-701/FL-10 torpedoes. Their secondary armament is two 12.7 mm machine gun.

History

In July 2023, the Venezuelan Zolfaghars were displayed, armed with Nasr-1 anti-ship missiles.[3] They were presented in the wake of the Royal Navy's arrival in Guyana.[4]

On February 24, 2024, the Peykaap IIIs were sighted near the Gulf of Paria.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy: A Small Craft Overview . Carlson . Christopher P. . 2021 . 24 January 2024.
  2. Book: The International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS). The Military Balance 2020. 2020. Routledge. Middle East and North Africa. 120. 1. 9780367466398. 10.1080/04597222.2020.1707968. 350. 219624897 .
  3. Web site: Iran delivers weapon systems to Venezuela . Defence Industry Europe . Egozi . Arie . 27 July 2023 . 24 January 2024.
  4. Web site: Video: Venezuelan Navy Transfers Iranian Missile Boats to the Atlantic Coast . Carroemotos . 31 December 2023 . 24 January 2024.
  5. https://navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2024/february/14082-venezuela-navy-operates-2-iranian-built-zolfaghar-class-missile-boats-near-trinidad-and-tobago.html
  6. Web site: Venezuela’s Zolfaghar boats are just the latest military equipment provided by Iran . The Observers . 10 January 2024 . 24 January 2024.

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