Tarlan-class speedboat

Tarlan is a class of fast torpedo boat operated by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran. A modified version of this class has been referred to as Dalaam.[1]

Tarlan-class torpedo boat
Class overview
OperatorsNavy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
In service2005–present
General characteristics
TypeTorpedo boat
Displacement9 tons (standard)
Length11.9 m (39 ft 1 in)
Beam3.1 m (10 ft 2 in)
Draught0.65 m (2 ft 2 in)
Installed powerDiesel
Propulsion
  • 2 × diesel engines, 1,320 horsepower (0.98 MW)
  • 2 × surface piercing propellers
Speed50 knots (93 km/h)
Complement2

History

The class is manufactured by Iran, and was first reported in 2005.[1]

Design

Dimensions and machinery

The ships have a standard displacement of 9 t (8.9 long tons).[1] The class design is 11.9 m (39 ft) long, would have a beam of 3.1 m (10 ft) and a draft of 0.65 m (2 ft 2 in).[1] It uses two surface piercing propellers, powered by two diesel engines.[1] This system was designed to provide 1,320 horsepower (0.98 MW) for a top speed of 50 knots (93 km/h).[1]

Structure and armament

The vessel's hull is made of aluminum, and is of catamaran type.[1] It has a 1.5 high pedestal, which may be capable of supporting an anti-armor guided weapon.[1] Tarlan boats can fire high-speed rocket torpedoes.[1]

References
  1. 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. 390, ISBN 9780710631435, OCLC 919022075
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