The Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf) class is a destroyer class, the class was previously designated a training ship. In terms of size and armament the vessel is the first true destroyer built by Iran.

Khalije Fars-class destroyer
Class overview
NameKhalije Fars-class destroyer
BuildersIranian Navy's Factories
OperatorsIslamic Republic of Iran Navy
Built2019–present
Building1
General characteristics
TypeDestroyer
Displacement7,500 t (full)[1]
Length154 m (505 ft 3 in)[2]
Draft5 m (16 ft 5 in)[2]
Speed30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Range8,000 nautical miles (15,000 km; 9,200 mi)
Complement180
Sensors and
processing systems
Asr Radar and another Radar systems
Armament
Aircraft carried1 Security SH-3
Aviation facilitiesEnclosed hangar

Many experts believe that it was referred to as a training vessel in order to cover the real goal of the vessel. The class is five times larger than the Jamaran, which means it is at least 5,500 tons and 7,000-7,500 tons full. A model which appeared in November 2014 shows a radar above the destroyer.

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References

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  1. ^ "Farsnews". Farsnews. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
  2. ^ a b Nadimi, Farzin (April 2020), "Iran's Evolving Approach to Asymmetric Naval Warfare: Strategy and Capabilities in the Persian Gulf" (PDF), The Washington Institute for Near East Policy (Policy Focus), no. 164, p. 55, retrieved 15 July 2020