Gahjae-class torpedo boat
Gahjae is a class of semi-submersible fast torpedo boat operated by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran.
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators: | Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| In service: | 2002–present |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Torpedo boat |
| Displacement: | 7 tons (estimate) |
| Length: | 15 m (49 ft 3 in) (speculative) |
| Beam: | 3 m (9 ft 10 in) (speculative) |
| Draught: | 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in) (speculative) |
| Speed: | 50 knots (93 km/h) (estimate) |
| Armament: | 2 × torpedo tubes |
History
Allegedly originating from the North Korea as Taedong-C, there are reports suggesting that three boats of this class were delivered to Iran on 22 December 2002.[1]
Design
Gahjae vessels are estimated to have a standard displacement of 7 t (6.9 long tons) and can possibly reach a top speed of 50 knots (93 km/h).[1] The appearance of these vessels, resembles those of Peykaap-class and they should be close in terms of dimention.[1] The vessels can carry two lightweight torpedoes of unknown type.[1]
According to Jane's Fighting Ships, the vessel is likely designed for a high-speed approach towards enemy on the surface, and then submerging for almost 3 m (9.8 ft) before using the snort mast for an attack, like Kajami-class.[1]
References
- 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
