Iranian frigate Moudge I
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| Career (Iran) |  |
|---|---|
| Builder: |  Iran |
| Laid down: | 2004 |
| In service: | 2006 |
| Homeport: | Bandar-Abbas |
| Fate: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Moudge class frigate |
| Displacement: | 1,400 |
| Length: | Length: 94.00 m |
| Beam: | 11.00 m |
| Draught: | 3.10 m |
| Propulsion: | 2 engine, 2 x 10,000 hp, 4 diesel generators, 4 x 550 kw |
| Speed: | 28 knots |
| Complement: | 120-140 |
| Armament: | 4 x C-802 (or maybe improved C-803) anti-ship missiles or 4 x HY-2 (CSSC-3) 1 × 76 mm Fajr-27 naval gun 1 x twin 37 mm AAA |
The Iranian frigate Moudge 1, alternately spelled Mowaj 1, Mowj 1 or Moj 1 (meaning Wave 1) is the first frigate made in Iran and is the lead ship of the Moudge class.[1] The Moudge class appears to be a development of the Alvand class (British Saam class). It is described as a Destroyer by the Iranian state media, however size and weight of the ship is more in keeping with that of a modern frigate. Because of the 1,400 ton weight, the ship is also referred to as a corvette as it is on the lower end of frigate tonnage. there are no Images of the ship available except for a publicity photo of a model.[2] However, Google Earth users have claimed to identify the ship in Bandar Abbas. It is seen there under construction but it is in service now.[3]
The Moudge I might be the same ship as the Iranian destroyer Jamaran, which entered service 28 November 2007.
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[edit] References
- ^ Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting News Network . Iran to launch home made destroyers. October 2, 2002.
- ^ Publicity photo of a model of the Moudge I
- ^ Google Earth Identifies the Mowj [1].
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