Iranian frigate Moudge II
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| Career (Iran) |  |
|---|---|
| Builder: |  Iran |
| Laid down: | 2007 |
| Homeport: | Bandar-Abbas |
| Fate: | Either fitting out or under construction |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Moudge class frigate |
| Displacement: | 1,420 |
| Length: | Length: 94.00 m |
| Beam: | 11.00 m |
| Draught: | 3.10 m |
| Propulsion: | 2 engine, 2 x 10,000 hp, 4 diesel generators, 4 x 550 kw |
| Speed: | 30 knots |
| Complement: | 120-140 |
| Armament: | 4 x C-802 (or maybe improved C-803) anti-ship missiles or 4 x HY-2 (CSSC-3) 1 × 76 mm Fajr-27 naval gun 1 x twin 37 mm AAA |
| Aircraft carried: | Helicopters |
The Iranian frigate Moudge 2, alternately spelled Mowaj 2, Mowj 2 or Moj 2 (meaning Wave 2) is the second ship of the Iranian Moudge class frigates which appears to be a development of the Alvand class (British Saam class).
On February 23, 2007, Iranian media reported that the production of the ship had commenced. When completed it will have the ability to carry helicopters, anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes, modern guns and air defence guns. The ship will also be equipped with electronic warfare devices. [1]
It is described as a Destroyer by the Iranian state media but the size and weight of the ship is more in keeping with that of modern frigates. Because of the 1,420 ton weight, the ship is also referred to as a corvette as it is on the lower end of frigate tonnage. Images of the ship are not readily available. Although the Fars News Agency mistakenly placed an image of the 9,800 ton USS Kidd (DDG-993) in its non-English version of the Moudge 2 construction announcement.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA). Destroyer production line inaugurated in Iran (Wave II). February 23, 2007.
- ^ Fars News Agency. Destroyer production line inaugurated in Iran (Moudge 2). (non-English) February 23, 2007
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