Besat-class submarine
Besat class submarine[2] previously known as Qaaem, Qaem, or Ghaaem is an Iranian designed class of submarines currently under construction. On 25 August 2008, Iranian defence minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar announced Iran had started building the first ship of the class: Qaaem. The submarine will be capable of carrying and firing various types of torpedoes and undersea missiles.[3][4] According to the Iranian Navy these submarines will weigh 1,200 tons.[5][6] Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that they would be equipped with torpedoes and naval mines. He also said: "the smart long-range Qaa'em submarine is also capable of carrying out both defensive and offensive operations".[7] According to Global Security, a total of two of these Submarines will be built and completed by 2015.[8]
Submarines in the class
| Submarine |
Launched |
Status |
| Besat |
2013 |
In Service |
| Besat |
Besat |
2015 |
Under Construction |
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| | Submarines | |
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surface
combatants | |
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| Coastal
warfare
vessels | | |
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- Peykaap (IPS-16) class
- Tir (IPS-18) class
- Bavar class
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- Parvin class
- Kaivan class
- Bavar class
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- Kajami class (Taedong-B)
- Gahjea class (Taedong-C)
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| Amphibious
warfare
vessels | |
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| Minesweepers,
Minelayers |
- Shahrokh MSC
- 292 MSC
- Riazi class (Cape class)
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| * = Under construction or procurement + = Retired
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