Delvar-class vessel
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works, Pakistan |
| Operators | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Built | 1980–1982 |
| Completed | 7 |
| Active | 7 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Auxiliary ship |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 64 m (210 ft 0 in) |
| Beam | 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in) |
| Draught | 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) |
| Installed power | Diesel |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 11 knots (20 km/h) |
| Complement | 20 |
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.[1]
Design
Dimensions and machinery
The ships have gross tonnage of 904 tonnes and their deadweight tonnage is 777 t (765 long tons).[1] The class design is 64 m (210 ft 0 in) long, would have a beam of 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in) and a draft of 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in).[1] It uses two shafts, powered by two MAN G6V 23.5/33ATL diesel engines.[1] This system was designed to provide 1,560 horsepower (1.16 MW) for an estimated top speed of 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph).[1]
Sensors and processing systems
For navigation, Delvar-class vessels rely on Decca 1226 on IJ-band.[1]
Armament
Delvar-class vessels are reportedly equipped with one 20 mm GAM-BO1 cannon and two 12.7 mm machine guns.[1] The ships have been rearmed.[1]
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The gun installed on the forecastle
Ships in the class
Known ships in commission the class are:[1]
| Ship | Namesake | Pennant number | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandar Deylam | 424 | AWI | In service | |
| Delvar | 471 | AEL | In service | |
| Sirjan | 472 | AEL | In service | |
| Bandar Charak | 481 | AKL | In service | |
| Bandar-e Chiruiyeh | 482 | AKL | In service | |
| Souru | 483 | AKL | In service | |
| Bandar-e Deyr | Unknown | AWI | In service |