Zulfighar class air-defence boat


Zulfighar is an Iranian class of air-defense boats in service with Iran's IRGCN. They are considered to be the first ever air-defense speedboat and can carry four Nawab anti-air missiles in its VLS cells.

Design

Zulfaghar is based on British speedboat Bladerunner 51 acquired by Iran.

Dimensions

The said boat is long, wide and tall.

Propulsion

She is powered by two diesel engines which gives her about of speed.

Armament

Zulfiqar has four vertical launch system cells behind its radome, each capable of carrying one Nawab anti-air missile. Additionally, she is equipped with a single 12.7mm machine gun and an AESA radar for target detection and missile guidance.