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Ghadir ((DPRK Yeono mod))

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Ghadir ((DPRK Yeono mod))

Ghadir is a class of midget submarines built by Iran specifically for cruising within the shallow waters of the Persian Gulf. The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy is the sole operator of this class, whose submarines all serve in the Southern Fleet. No submarine of this class is active at the Northern Fleet, i.e., the Caspian Sea.

Specifications

TypeSubmarine
OriginIran
ManufacturerMarine Industries Organization
Introduced2007
StatusIn service
Length29 m
Speed10 kn
Crew7
Displacement125 t
Main armament2 × 533 mm torpedo tubes

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Iran16confirmed

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