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ShahryarHedayat

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IRIAF Commander arrives in China

IRIAF Commander Brigadier-General Hassan Shah-Safi heading an Iranian delegation arrived in Beijing .

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Brigadier-General Shah-Safi is currently on a visit to Beijing upon invitation of China's Air Force Commander General Ma Xiaotian.
The visit amis to prepare the ground for cooperation in different dimensions, training and strengthening bilateral ties.
He is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart General Ma Xiaotian on Monday.
Brigadier-General Shah-Safi is to visit CATIC Company affiliated to China Aerospace Organization and NRIET an active company in the field of aerial electronic and control center and aerial defense of Beijing during his 4-day stay in China.
The Iranian Air Force Commander is to meet with Vice-Chairman of the Central Military Commission General Khoji Liang on Wednesday.
On Thursday, Iranian delegation are to travel to cities of Jinan and Xian and visit China Airborne 19 Division and Air Force Engineering Faculty as well as companies such as XAC and FACRI.
The delegation will end visit to China on Friday.

 

Jeff Head

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Newest satellite imagery from the Iran Navy facilities in Bandar Abbas (Imagery date:9/25/2015)

1. Sina-class missile boat (under construction)
2. Yunes Kilo-class submarine (under heavy modernization and overhaul)
3. Noor Kilo-class submarine (under heavy modernization and overhaul)
4. Sahand Moudge-class frigate (under construction)
5. Shiraz frigate (class unknown, under construction)

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That 5th one, the new frigate looks interesting.

I believe, if I were just guessing, that it is a new, improved version of the Moudge class with a helicopter hanger.

That's how it looks to me, and it will be interesting to see her launched and outfitted.

Anyhow, the Iranian have build several of the Moudge class in the last few years. I believe three have been launched with two in service. The third is outfitting.

Jamaran F76 Active-In Service
Damavand F77 Active-In Service
Sahand F74 Launched-Outfitting

They are being built to operate in the Persian Gulf (and from there out onto the high seas) and on the Caspian.

See my:


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They are decent light frigates. Similar in size, function, and armament to the Chinese Type 056 vessels, but a little larger.
 

ShahryarHedayat

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IRIN Sahand

* Also known as Moudge 5, it's the 3rd ship of its class to be completed after Jamaran (76) and Damavand (77)
* Unlike previous two with their hulls made up of 29 blocks, Sahand's hull has 20 compartments which illustrates a domestic design and not one based on reverse engineering of British Saam class
* Sahand is the first of Moudge family to utilize a stealthy design, reducing magnetic, heat and radar signatures.
* Like its other brothers already in service, Sahand will be equipped with modern Asr phased array radar and IEI optical sensors.
* Reportedly it will have a larger helipad.
* Unlike Jamaran (76) and Damavand (77) equipped with two foreign-made engines, Sahand will have four Iranian-built engines.
* Sahand will be the first Iranian warship to have variable-pitch propellers which increase maneuverability and efficiency.
* Sahand will have enjoy longer endurance compared to previous ships and will carry twice as much armament.
* It will join Iran's southern fleet next year


Here are some nice pictures of Sahand's construction :

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Jeff Head

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IRIN Sahand

* Also known as Moudge 5, it's the 3rd ship of its class to be completed after Jamaran (76) and Damavand (77)
* Unlike previous two with their hulls made up of 29 blocks, Sahand's hull has 20 compartments which illustrates a domestic design and not one based on reverse engineering of British Saam class
* Sahand is the first of Moudge family to utilize a stealthy design, reducing magnetic, heat and radar signatures.
Yes, as I understand it, the Sahand is already launched and outfitting. She has a number of upgrades as you mentioned.

But that other one you showed as "Number 5" in the earlier post, I believe is the follow-on to the Moudge vessels..

She looks larger and looks to have a hanger in addition to the helicopter landing pad.

Time will tell.

 
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