Qaaem class submarine

Class overview
Builders: Defense Industries Organization
Operators: Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
Preceded by: Ghadir Class
Building: 1
General characteristics
Displacement: 1,000+ tons
Propulsion: Diesel-electric
Armament: Torpedoes, Missiles

Qaaem, Qaem or Ghaaem is an Iranian designed class of semi-heavy submarines. The first ship of this class, Qaaem, is currently under construction. On 25 August 2008, Iranian defence minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar announced Iran had started building their first semi-heavy submarine: Qaaem. The submarine would be capable of carrying and firing various types of torpedoes and undersea missiles.[1][2] According to the Iranian Navy these Submarines will weigh over 1,000 tons. [3] Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, said that they would be equipped with torpedoes and naval mines. He also said: "the smart long-range Qaa'em submarine is also capable of carrying out both defensive and offensive operations".[4]

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Submarines in the class

Submarine Launched Status
Ghaem - Under Construction

See also

References

  1. ^ Press TV Iran begins new submarine production 25 August 2008
  2. ^ reuters Iran launches submarine production line 25 August 2008
  3. ^ Fars News Agency آغاز طراحي و ساخت زيردريايي هاي سنگين در ايران September 6, 2008
  4. ^ Press TV Semi-heavy submarines to protect Iran waters

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