MK13-class missile boat

MK13 is a class of fast patrol craft armed with both anti-ship missile and torpedo operated by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Pashe-class speedboat

Class overview
Operators	Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
In service	2006–present
General characteristics
Type	Fast patrol boat
Displacement	17.8 tons full load
Length	13.5 m (44 ft 3 in)
Beam	3.7 m (12 ft 2 in)
Draught	1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
Installed power	Diesel
Propulsion	2 × Isotta 1312T2 MSD engines, 2,360 horsepower (1.76 MW) 2 × Trimax 3200 surface drives
Speed	60 knots (110 km/h)
Range	3,000 nautical miles (5,600 km) at 50 knots (93 km/h)
Armament	2 × 324mm torpedo tubes 2 × missile launchers

This article is about the Iranian patrol craft. For other uses, see Mark XIII.

History

MK13 ships are probably built in China, and are reportedly in service since 2006.^[1]

Design

Dimensions and machinery

The ships have a displacement of 17.8 t (17.5 long tons) at full load.^[1] The class design is 13.5 m (44 ft) long, would have a beam of 3.7 m (12 ft) and a draft of 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in).^[1] It uses two Trimax 3200 surface drives, powered by two Isotta 1312T2 MSD diesel engines.^[1] This system was designed to provide 2,360 horsepower (1.76 MW) for a top speed of 60 knots (110 km/h).^[1] Its cruising radius is 3,000 nautical miles (5,600 km) at a speed of 50 knots.^[1]

Structure

The monohull body of the MK13-class is made of aluminium.^[1]

Armament

The ships are equipped with two 324mm torpedo tubes, as well as two anti-ship missile launchers with Nasr.^[1][2] The latter relies on internal guidance and terminal homing to 38 kilometres (21 nmi) at 0.8 Mach.^[1]