IRIS Zereh (P235) explained

The Zereh (P235) (Persian زره) is an Iranian .[1] [2] serving in the Southern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. It has advanced automated missiles and artillery.

History

The Zereh is a Sina-class (or Kaman-class) fast attack craft, which is an upgrade of France's Combattante II missile vessels.[3]

A ceremony was held on 13 January 2021 to introduce the new Zereh warship.

On 1 October 2024, Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, including INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera, reached Bandar Abbas, Iran for training purposes. The Indian flotilla was greeted by IRIS Zereh of the Iran Navy. The objective of the visit was enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability.[4] [5] [6]

Specifications

Zereh is 47 meters long, 7.1 meters wide, and 15 meters high, with a displacement tonnage ranges from 275 to 300 tonnes. The Zereh has four MTU MD 16V 538 TB90 engines that deliver 12,000 horsepower. This vessel can attain a top speed of 36 knots (67 km/h; 41 mph). The warship also has four 140 kW power generators that produce electricity for diverse uses.

Armaments

The primary weapon of the Zereh is the 76 mm 'Fajr 27', a copy of the 76mm OTO-Melara automatic cannon with a maximum range of 17 km, 12 km against surface targets, and 7 km against air targets.It also has the 'Fatah 40', a Bofors 40 mm/70 automatic cannon with a range of 4 km against air targets, 6 km against sea and ground targets, and an ultimate range of 12 km.[7] It also has a 300 km Qadir surface-to-surface missile system,[8] a license-produced replica of the Chinese C-802 anti-ship missile, which is an enhanced version of the Chinese YJ-8 anti-ship missile.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-01-12. New warship joins Iranian Navy in Sea of Oman. 2021-10-20. Tehran Times. en.
  2. Web site: 2021-01-12. New warships to join Iranian Navy's southern fleet. 2021-10-20. Mehr News Agency. en.
  3. Web site: Archus. Dorian. Iranian Navy commissions Makran base ship and 5th Sina-class FAC - Naval Post- Naval News and Information. 13 January 2021 . 2021-10-20. en-US.
  4. News: 2024-10-04 . India docks naval warships at Iran port as war escalates. Is this a strategic response to the Middle-East strife? . 2024-10-04 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
  5. News: 2024-10-02 . Navy ships in Iran as part of training . 2024-10-04 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  6. Web site: 2024-10-02 . Amid Middle East Tensions, Indian Warships Dock in Iran – A Bold Strategic Move . 2024-10-04 . Financialexpress . en.
  7. Web site: 'Zereh' missile launcher frigate, symbol of Iran's determination to indigenize warships. 2021-10-20. iranpress.com. en.
  8. Web site: 2021-01-13. Missile-launching warship joins Iranian Navy. 2021-10-20. IRNA English. en.
  9. Web site: Iranian Navy takes delivery of new Zereh missile-launching ship F235. 2021-10-20. Navy Recognition. en-gb.