Derafsh (Persian: درفش, lit.'Flag') is a Sina-class fast attack craft serving in the Northern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.

History
Iran
NameDerafsh
BuilderShahid Tamjidi shipyard, Bandar Anzali
Launched27 November 2008
Commissioned6 October 2009
HomeportBandar Anzali
Identification
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Class and typeSina-class fast attack craft

Construction and commissioning

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She was launched on 27 November 2008[1] and commissioned into service in 2009.[2]

Service history

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Derafsh, along with the frigate Damavand, left home for a visit to Makhachkala, Russia in March 2017.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Silverstone, Paul H. (2008), "Naval Intelligence", Warship International, 45 (3), International Naval Research Organization: 175, JSTOR 44894958
  2. ^ Saunders, Stephen; Philpott, Tom, eds. (2015), "Iran", IHS Jane's Fighting Ships 2015–2016, Jane's Fighting Ships (116th Revised ed.), Coulsdon: IHS Jane's, p. 388, ISBN 9780710631435, OCLC 919022075
  3. ^ "Iran News Round Up", Critical Threats, American Enterprise Institute, 8 March 2017