Persian Gulf (class)

Persian Gulf History (class)

The Persian Gulf class is a new type of destroyer built by Iran for the Iranian Navy. The country has invested significant resources in the local design, development and production of many warfare systems, including all modern warships.

The level was ordered on September 18, 2012 and has now reportedly been placed on the keel.

The Persian Gulf class has a core displacement of 6,500 to 7,500 tons, an overall length of 505.2 feet, a beam of 59 feet, and a draft of 16.4 feet. The crew will consist of approximately 240 personnel to perform various duties around the ship - including supporting a modest Air Force tasked with managing and operating 2 x SH-3 Sea King Navy helicopters from a joint hangar/ The deck section is entrusted above the stern.

The propulsion scheme is set to have 2 x 18 MW gas turbines rated at 24,000 hp for high speed. This is combined with 2 x 4MW diesel engines producing 5,400 hp of general cruising power. Top speed in ideal conditions is 25 knots (nearly 30 mph), and range is estimated at 8,000 nautical miles (approximately 9,200 miles). This arrangement is likely to be some form of CODAG (combined diesel and gas) or CODOG (combined diesel or gas). Six 1MW generators with an additional output of 1,300 hp are also part of that.

All of this equipment is set up to drive dual axles under the stern.

The "Asr" sensor kit will be incorporated into the warship design. This is a locally developed state-of-the-art passive 3-D Electronically Scanned Array (PESA) radar system that handles long-range search, track and intervention functions.

The system can be deployed on land positions or on mobile warships, which is its tactical flexibility. The system was shown to the public in 2013.

In addition, the class will be equipped with the usual elements of destroyer armament, including main guns and turrets of (currently) unknown caliber or manufacture, support for Sayyad-2 anti-aircraft missiles, and support for "Noor" or "Ghader" anti-ship/cruise missiles family. Additionally, the vehicle will be equipped with several close-in digitally controlled weapon systems (CIWS).

Broadly speaking, ships in the Persian Gulf will be able to operate independently or as part of Irans main fleet. In either case, the ships will be able to intercept or repel airborne or long-range threats from the surface, combat underwater threats, or attack inland positions as needed.

The pair of helicopters will be able to provide anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and over-the-horizon (OTH) capabilities if required.

Other expected features include a modern countermeasures (CM) suite and hull mounted sonar.

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