Kajami-class torpedo boat

Not to be confused with Peykaap III-class missile boat, which is also called "Zolfaghar".

Kajami-class torpedo boat

Class overview
Operators|

* Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
* Islamic Republic of Iran Navy

In service| 2002–present
General characteristics
Type| Torpedo boat
Displacement| 30.4 tons
Length| 21 m (68 ft 11 in)
Speed| 50 knots (93 km/h) (estimate)
Armament| 2 × torpedo tubes

Zolfaghar (Persian: ذوالفقار, named after Zulfiqar), also known as Kajami, is a class of semi-submersible fast torpedo boat operated by both naval forces of Iran.

## History

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Allegedly originating from the North Korea as Taedong-B, there are reports suggesting that two boats of this class were delivered to Iran on 22 December 2002.[1]

## Design

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There is not much known confidently about these vessels.[1] They are estimated to have a standard displacement of 30.4 t (29.9 long tons) and can possibly reach a top speed of 50 knots (93 km/h).[1] From measurements, only length is known to be about 21 m (69 ft).[1] Kajami class can carry two lightweight torpedoes of unknown type.[1] According to Jane's Fighting Ships, the vessel is likely designed for a high-speed approach towards enemy on the surface, and then submerging for almost 3 m (9.8 ft) before using the snort mast for an attack.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f 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

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Ship classes of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Coastal warfare vessels|

| PTGF|

* Tondar class

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Patrol vessels|

| PB|

* Ghaem class
* Pashe class
* Heidar class

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PBFT|

* Peykaap I class
* Kajami class
* Gahjae class
* Tarlan class

PBFG|

* Azarakhsh class
* Peykaap II class
* Peykaap III class
* MK13 class

PBF|

* Ashura class
* Taregh class
* Zafar class
* RIB class
* Cougar class
* Seraj class
* MIL 55 class
* MIL 40 class
* Kashdom class
* Murce class
* Tir class

Amphibious warfare vessels|

| LSL|

* Hormuz 21 class

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LST|

*   * Hormuz 24 class

Auxiliary ships|

| AP|

* Nasser class

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HARTH|

* Shahid Nazeri class
* Shahid Soleimani class

* List of equipment of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

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