Negin (Persian: نگین, lit. 'gemstone') is the tentative title of an upcoming class of warship designed by Iran, unveiled in November 2019.[1][2] The design of the vessel resembles littoral combat ship (LCS) in the American terminology,[3] though Iranians have identified it as a 'heavy destroyer'.[4]
.jpg) Model unveiled in November 2019
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | approximately 6,000 tons |
Design and construction
editThe vessels in the class are to displace between 5,000 and 7,000 tons, according to what Iranian officials told press in November 2019.[1] In April 2020, Iran announced that the design phase has been concluded and the construction of the lead ship will begin shortly.[4]
Analyses
editThe project is described as an attempt to improve blue-water capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, by Farzin Nadimi of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.[2] Military journalist David Axe is skeptical that Iran can build such a warship.[5]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b Allison, George (26 November 2019), "Iran say it is designing new class of warship", UK Defence Journal, retrieved 15 September 2020
- ^ 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. 38, retrieved 15 July 2020
- ^ Sutton, H. I. (4 April 2020), "Iranian Navy Building New Submarines And A 6,000-Ton Destroyer", Forbe, retrieved 15 September 2020
- ^ a b Binnie, Jeremy (6 April 2020), "Iran plans to construct 6,000-tonne destroyer", Janes, retrieved 15 September 2020
- ^ Axe, David (8 January 2020), "Iran Wants to Build a New 7000 Ton Destroyer", The National Interest, retrieved 15 September 2020