The Kaivan (Persian: کیوان) is a class of large patrol craft operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. They ships in the class are modified versions of the American Cape-class vessels, built by the United States Coast Guard Yard in the 1950s.
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | USCG, Curtis Bay |
| Operators | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| In service | 1956–present |
| Completed | 4 |
| Active | 3 |
| Lost | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Large patrol craft |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 28.9 m (94 ft 10 in) |
| Beam | 6.2 m (20 ft 4 in) |
| Draught | 1.8–2 m (5.9–6.6 ft) |
| Installed power | Diesel |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 15–21 kn (28–39 km/h) |
| Range |
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| Complement | 15 |
Design
editSources cite displacement of Kaivan class vessels slightly different. According to Jane's Fighting Ships, the ships have a standard displacement of 100 tonnes (98 long tons) and 150 t (150 long tons) at full load.[1] Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships puts the numbers at 98 tonnes (96 long tons) and 148 tonnes (146 long tons) for standard and full load displacements respectively.[2] Combat Fleets of the World mentions only 85 tonnes (84 long tons).[3] The class design is 28.9 m (95 ft) long, would have a beam of 6.2 m (20 ft) and a draft of 2 m (6 ft 7 in).[1][2] The length is also recorded 29 m (95 ft).[3]
Ships in the class
editThe ships in the class are:[1][2]
| Ship | Pennant number | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRIS Kaivan | 201 (ex-61) | 14 January 1956 | In active service |
| IRIS Tiran | 202 (ex-62) | 1957 | In active service |
| IRIS Mehran | 203 (ex-63) | 1959 | Sunk in 1980 or 1981 |
| IRIS Mahan | 204 (ex-64) | 1959 | In active service |
References
edit- ^ a b c 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. 389, ISBN 9780710631435, OCLC 919022075
- ^ a b c Gardiner, Robert; Chumbley, Stephen; Budzbon, Przemysaw, eds. (1996), "Iran", Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995, Conway Maritime Press, p. 187, ISBN 978-1557501325
- ^ a b Couhat, Jean Labayle, ed. (1986), Combat Fleets of the World 1986/87: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Armament, Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, p. 255, ISBN 0-85368-860-5