Joshan
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| Career (Iran) |  |
|---|---|
| Ordered: | - |
| Builder: | Iran |
| Laid down: | Unknown |
| Launched: | Unknown |
| In service: | September 22, 2006 |
| Fate: | In service as of 2007 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Kaman (sina) class PT boat |
| Displacement: | 275 tons full load |
| Length: | 47 meters |
| Beam: | 7.1 meters |
| Draught: | 2 meters |
| Propulsion: | 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 14,400 bhp, 36 knots |
| Speed: | 45 sea knots |
| Range: | 19 Km (23,000 feet) |
| Complement: | 31 |
| Armament: | (2) or (4) C802 SSM, (1) 76 mm OTO DP, (1) 40 mm AA |
| Armour: | 76mm-caliber shell |
The Joshan P225 FAC(M) is also an Iranian missile patrol boat (PT boat). Announced by the Iranian government on September 22, 2006 as one of the best PT boats of the world navies.[1] It was built in memory of the original Joshan, sunk in the Persian Gulf during Operation Praying Mantis on April 18, 1988, due to missiles fired from the Simpson (FFG-56). The new Joshan's launch coincided with Sacred Defense Week (Sept. 22-28) at Noshahr’s Imam Khomeini Marine Sciences University.[2]
Joshan has a claimed speed of over 45 sea knots[3] and "enjoys the world's latest technology, specially with regard to its military, electrical and electronic systems, frame and chassis, and it has the capabilities required for launching powerful missiles." according to Iran's Navy commander Admiral Kouchaki.[4].
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[edit] References
- ^ "Iran-Made PT Boat Launches Mission", FARS News Agency, 2006-09-20. Retrieved on 2007-01-28.
- ^ "Leader: Nation Has Bright Future", Iran Daily, 2006-09-21. Retrieved on 2007-01-29.
- ^ "Iran's up-to-date PT boat joins navy", People's Daily Online, 2006-09-21. Retrieved on 2007-01-29.
- ^ "Iran-Made PT Boat Launches Mission", FARS News Agency, 2006-09-20. Retrieved on 2007-01-28.
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