MilitaryC 14-class missile boat
Patrol Boatconfirmed
The C 14-class missile boat is a light missile boat of catamaran designed for use in the Middle East, also known as the China Cat class. The small size of the ship, along with some stealth features provide it with good protection against enemy detection, and it can be armed with a variety of light anti-ship missiles. In addition to the low radar cross section, the boat is also extremely fast with an aluminum monohull with stepped planning.
Specifications
| Type | Patrol Boat |
| Introduced | 2002 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 23 m |
| Speed | 50 kn |
| Range | 300 nmi |
| Crew | 10 |
| Main armament | 4-8 × C-701 / TL-10 / Kowsar or *2-4 C-704 / Nasr-1 *1 × 12 or 16 round 107mm Rocket Artillery or *2 × 324mm Torpedo Tubes, 1 × 23mm AAA, 1 × 12.7mm HMG |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 9 | confirmed |
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