The ''Khalije Fars'' (''Persian Gulf'') class is a
destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast, manoeuvrable, long-endurance warship intended to escort
larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against powerful short range attackers. They were originally developed in ...
class, the class was previously designated a
training ship
A training ship is a ship used to train students as sailors. The term is mostly used to describe ships employed by navies to train future officers. Essentially there are two types: those used for training at sea and old hulks used to house classr ...
.
In terms of size and armament the vessel is the first true destroyer built by Iran.
Many experts believe that it was referred to as a training vessel in order to cover the real goal of the vessel.
The class is five times larger than the ''
Jamaran
Jamaran( fa, جماران) is a neighbourhood located north of the city of Tehran in Iran.
Jamaran was once an independent village; it is now a part of the North Tehran region. It is best known for being the home of Ayatollah Khomeini. Khomeini' ...
'', which means it is at least 5,500 tons and 7,000-7,500 tons full. A model which appeared in November 2014 shows a radar above the destroyer.
See also
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References
{{Destroyers of Iran
Destroyer classes
Destroyers of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
Ship classes of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
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