Karbala-class landing ship

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The Karbala (Persian: کربلا, also known as MIG-S-3700) is a class of Landing Ship Logistics operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.[1]

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Karbala-class landing ship
Class overview
BuildersMarine Industries Organization
OperatorsIslamic Republic of Iran Navy
In service1995–present
General characteristics
TypeLanding Ship Logistics
Displacement280 tons full load
Length37 m (121 ft 5 in)
Beam8 m (26 ft 3 in)
Draught1.5 m (4 ft 11 in)
Installed powerDiesel
Propulsion
  • 2 × MWM TBD 234 VB, 879 horsepower (0.655 MW)
  • 2 × shafts
Speed10 knots (19 km/h)
Range400 nautical miles (740 km) at 10 knots (19 km/h)
Complement8
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History

The ship is assembled at Shahid Darvishi Marine Industries, Bandar Abbas.[1]

Ships in the class

Known ships in commission the class are:[1]

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Ship Namesake Pennant number Launched Status
Fouque Unknown 101 June 1998 In service
Qeshm Qeshm Island 504 September 1995 In service
Hormoz Hormuz Island 505 September 1995 In service
Farour Faror Island 506 Unknown In service
Unknown Unknown 507 Unknown In service
Unknown Unknown 508 Unknown In service
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According to 2015 edition of Jane's Fighting Ships, there are more ships of this class in commercial service and navy can acquire more in case they are required.[1]

References

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