The Zereh (P235) (Persian زره) is an Iranian Sina-class fast attack craft.[1][2] serving in the Southern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. It has advanced automated missiles and artillery.
| History | |
|---|---|
 Iran | |
| Name | Zereh |
| Owner | Iranian Navy |
| Operator | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Launched | 2020 |
| Commissioned | 13 January 2021 |
| Homeport | Bandar Abbas |
| Identification |
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| Status | In active service |
| General characteristics (as built) | |
| Class and type | Sina-class fast attack craft |
| Displacement | 275 tons full load |
| Length | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Beam | 7.1 m (23 ft) |
| Height | 15 m |
| Draught | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU MD 16V 538 TB90 diesels, 4 shafts, 14,400 bhp (10,700 kW) |
| Speed | 36 kn (67 km/h; 41 mph) |
| Complement | 31 |
| Armament |
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History
editThe Zereh is a Sina-class (or Kaman-class) fast attack craft, which is an upgrade of France's Combattante II missile vessels.[3]
A ceremony was held on 13 January 2021 to introduce the new Zereh warship.
On 1 October 2024, Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, including INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera, reached Bandar Abbas, Iran for training purposes. The Indian flotilla was greeted by IRIS Zereh of the Iran Navy. The objective of the visit was enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability.[4][5][6]
Specifications
editZereh is 47 meters long, 7.1 meters wide, and 15 meters high, with a displacement tonnage ranges from 275 to 300 tonnes. The Zereh has four MTU MD 16V 538 TB90 engines that deliver 12,000 horsepower. This vessel can attain a top speed of 36 knots (67 km/h; 41 mph). The warship also has four 140 kW power generators that produce electricity for diverse uses.
Armaments
editThe primary weapon of the Zereh is the 76 mm 'Fajr 27', a copy of the 76mm OTO-Melara automatic cannon with a maximum range of 17 km, 12 km against surface targets, and 7 km against air targets. It also has the 'Fatah 40', a Bofors 40 mm/70 automatic cannon with a range of 4 km against air targets, 6 km against sea and ground targets, and an ultimate range of 12 km.[7] It also has a 300 km Qadir surface-to-surface missile system,[8] a license-produced replica of the Chinese C-802 anti-ship missile, which is an enhanced version of the Chinese YJ-8 anti-ship missile.[9]
References
edit- ^ "New warship joins Iranian Navy in Sea of Oman". Tehran Times. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ "New warships to join Iranian Navy's southern fleet". Mehr News Agency. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ Archus, Dorian (13 January 2021). "Iranian Navy commissions Makran base ship and 5th Sina-class FAC - Naval Post- Naval News and Information". Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ "India docks naval warships at Iran port as war escalates. Is this a strategic response to the Middle-East strife?". The Economic Times. 2024-10-04. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Navy ships in Iran as part of training". The Times of India. 2024-10-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Amid Middle East Tensions, Indian Warships Dock in Iran – A Bold Strategic Move". Financialexpress. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "'Zereh' missile launcher frigate, symbol of Iran's determination to indigenize warships". iranpress.com. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ "Missile-launching warship joins Iranian Navy". IRNA English. 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ "Iranian Navy takes delivery of new Zereh missile-launching ship F235". Navy Recognition. Retrieved 2021-10-20.