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Iran builds new naval destroyer production line
Iran on Thursday launched a naval destroyer production line in a factory at the Anzali port in the northern part of the country. The Islamic Iranian News Agency (IRNA) said the Minister of Defense General Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar attended the ceremonial inauguration of the plant. The destroyer wieghs 1.4 tons and powered by a 20,000 horse-power engine with a 30 knots speed capability. The destroyer is equipped with surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, anti-air defenses and sophisticated electronic war systems, IRNA noted.
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (ISNA)-The Wave II, destroyer production line was inaugurated through the presence of Iran's defense minister. This 1420 ton destroyer possesses 2000hps and can speed up to 30 knots. The "Wave II" has the ability to carry helicopters, various surface to surface and surface to air missiles, modern canons and anti air canons. This ship is also equipped with torpedoes and electronic warfare devices. Posted by: Seafarious 2007-02-23 |
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