Heidar-class boat
Heidar (Persian: حیدر, lit. 'lion') is a class of boats built and operated by Iran, mainly for maritime patrol and search and rescue missions.[1]
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| Class overview | |
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| Builders: | Marine Industries Organization |
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| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Patrol boat |
Design
Hull of Heidar boats is made of Aluminum.[1] The boats are capable of self-righting.[1]
History
The class is manufactured at Shahid Darvishi Marine Industries of the Marine Industries Organization.[1]
In July 2019, some vessels of this class were commissioned into the fleet of Border Guard,[1] and in May 2020 an unknown number joined the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.[2]
References
- "'Haidar-class' vessels join Iran's marine police", Mehr News Agency, 8 July 2019, retrieved 28 August 2020
- "112 Missile Boats Delivered to IRGC Navy", Tasnim News Agency, 28 May 2020, retrieved 28 August 2020
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