Cougar-class speedboatCougar is a class of fast patrol boat operated by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran.HistoryThe vessel was first commissioned into the fleet in 2007, when at least ten of this class were unveiled.DesignAccording to Jane's Fighting Ships, Iranian Cougar-class vessels are similar to a craft operated by Hong Kong Maritime Police. The source cites the details of the class the same as Hong Kong vessel, while pointing that they may be different.Speculated characteristicsThe Hongkonger vessels are built by Damen, Gorinchem and their full load displacement is. The class design is long, would have a beam of and a draft of. Powered by three Innovation Marine Sledge Hammer engines coupled with three shafts, the nominal power is for a top speed of.ArmamentIranian Cougar vessels are equipped with two 12.7mm machine guns. They also use unknown radars.