Besat-class submarine
Besat class submarine[2] previously known as Qaaem, Qaem, or Ghaaem is an Iranian designed class of submarines currently under construction. On 25 August 2008, Iranian defence minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar announced Iran had started building the first ship of the class: Qaaem. The submarine will be capable of carrying and firing various types of torpedoes and undersea missiles.[3][4] According to the Iranian Navy these submarines will weigh 1,200 tons.[5][6] 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".[7] According to Global Security, a total of two of these Submarines will be built and completed by 2015.[8]
Submarines in the class
Submarine |
Launched |
Status |
Besat |
2013 |
In Service |
Besat |
Besat |
2015 |
Under Construction |
See also
- Ghadir Class
- Nahang Class
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Ship classes of the Iranian Navy |
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| Submarines | |
- Kilo class
- Nahang class
- Ghadir class
- Besat class
- Fateh class
- Yugo class
- Yono class
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| Frigates |
- Moudge class
- Alvand class
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| Corvettes |
- Bayandor class
- Hamzeh class
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| Coastal warfare vessels | |
- Kaman class
- Sina class
- C 14
- Houdong class
- Peykaap class
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- Peykaap (IPS-16) Class
- Tir (IPS-18) Class
- Bavar class
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- Parvin class
- Kaivan class
- Bavar class
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- Kajami Class (Taedong-B)
- Gahjea Class (Taedong-C)
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| Amphibious warfare vessels | |
- Iran Ajr
- Hengam LST
- Iran Hormuz 24 LST
- Iran Hormuz 21 LST
- Fouque LSL
- Landing Craft, Tank
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| Minesweepers, Minelayers |
- Shahrokh MSC
- 292 MSC
- Riazi Class (Cape Class)
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| * = Under construction or procurement + = Retired
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