IRIS Joshan (2006)
Joshan (Persian: جوشن), hull number P224 is a Sina-class fast attack craft.[1] It was named for a vessel that was sunk by missiles fired from the US warships USS Wainwright and USS Simpson during Operation Praying Mantis in the Persian Gulf on 18 April 1988.
| History | |
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| Name: | Joshan |
| Builder: | Iran |
| In service: | 22 September 2006 |
| Identification: | P224 |
| Status: | In service as of 2007 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Sina-class fast attack craft |
| Displacement: | 275 tons full load |
| Length: | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Beam: | 7.1 m (23 ft) |
| Draught: | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Propulsion: | 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 14,400 bhp (10,700 kW) |
| Speed: | 45 kn (83 km/h; 52 mph) |
| Complement: | 31 |
| Armament: |
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Joshan's launch was timed to coincide with Sacred Defense Week (22–28 September) and took place at Noshahr's Imam Khomeini Marine Sciences University.[2]
The vessel has a claimed speed of over 45 knots (83 km/h; 52 mph),[3] and according to Iran's Navy commander Admiral Kouchaki:
...enjoys the world's latest technology, specially with regard to its military, electrical and electronic systems, frame and chassis, and it has the capabilities required for launching powerful missiles.[4]
See also
- Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
- Current Iranian Navy vessels
- Iranian missile boat Paykan
References
- "Iran-Made PT Boat Launches Mission". FARS News Agency. 2006-09-20. Retrieved 2007-01-28.
- "Leader: Nation Has Bright Future". Iran Daily. 2006-09-21. Archived from the original on 2007-01-21. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
- "Iran's up-to-date PT boat joins navy". People's Daily Online. 2006-09-21. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
- "Iran-Made PT Boat Launches Mission". FARS News Agency. 2006-09-20. Archived from the original on 2007-05-22. Retrieved 2007-01-28.
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