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ShahryarHedayat said:

Damavand Frigate Joins Iran Naval Fleet

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ShahryarHedayat said:

Damavand Frigate Joins Iran Naval Fleet



Iran’s domestically-made frigate, dubbed Damavand, officially joined the Navy’s northern fleet in the Caspian Sea on Monday.

The homegrown vessel, an advanced frigate, was officially delivered to the naval forces stationed in fourth naval zone, north of the country.

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Darmavand, F77, is the second Iranian built Moudge or Moje class vessel.

It is armed with:

4 × -SSMs
1 × 76 mm naval gun
1 × 40 mm AA cannon
2 × 23 mm cannons
2 × Mehrab or AAW missiles
2 triple 324 mm torpedoes

They are similar in size and function to the Chinese Type 056 vessels. They are really light frigates, though the Iranian Navy calls it a destroyer. I would not call them "advanced," by any standard when compared to other nation's vessels...but when compared to Iran's own vessels, they are a good step forward from what they have produced in the past.

I know they have two now, and I believe this latest is serving in the Caspian Sea. It seems they will build another four or so vessels for six in total.

They are decent vessels and good for showing the flag, economic zone patrolling, and light combat duty, including some limited ASW. But their anti-air armament is VERY light, They do not have a hanger, but again, like the Type 056, they do have a landing pad.


The first in class, , F76

Jeff Head said:

Historically it has been the Persian Gulf. Starting in the 1930s, some Arab states began to push to have it named the Arabian Gulf.

The Gulf does border both Persia and Arabia...so it is easy to see how they would want to name it that...and I am sure in some of their countries they probably call it that.

Just the same, the absolutely consensus of history would be for it to be called the Persian Gulf.

Interestingly, historically (like back in the 1500s and 1600s), the term Arabian Gulf was used to apply to what has since come to be known as the Red Sea.

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Dear Jeff

The first person to propose changing the name of the Persian Gulf to the "Arabian" Gulf was Charles D. Belgrave , the British adviser to the Shaikhs of on behalf of the British Government between 1926 and 1957. Belgrave made the proposal to his masters in London, but both the Colonial and Foreign offices rejected it outright.


The next attempt was made by a more consequential individual. After the nationalization of the Iranian oil industry by the nationalist government of Dr Mohammed Mossadegh in 1951, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co (AIOC) was desperate to sabotage Iranian interests in the region to avenge its losses. The task of reviving the "Arabian Gulf" project was entrusted to the Roderic Fenwick Owen, arguably one of greatest unsung heroes of the British secret state in the 20th century. Using the cover of a shadowy functionary of the AIOC, Owen was in fact a senior MI6 officer in the Middle East. The primary product of Owen's campaign was a book called The Golden Bubble of the Arabian Gulf. This book constituted the first literary work of any significance to popularise the term "Arabian Gulf". Thus the campaign to distort and eventually displace the historical term "Persian Gulf" originates in the retreat and defeat of British colonialism in the Middle East.

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Iran 's new T300 Carbon fiber factory starts production

MOD today inaugurated its second Carbon Fiber (T300) factory .
The new installation is capable of producing 150 tonnes of Carbon fibers each year .





T300:

Baseline carbon fiber used in aerospace applications.
T300 is known for balanced composite properties, high quality and consistency, reliability and availability of supply.
Available in 1K, 3K, 6K and 12K tow sizes.

Carbon fiber classes and weights:
1K The most intricate weave pattern, for fine detail and complex surface work
Available in plain or twill.
3K The most common weave, used in all industries,from motorsports to robotics and the aerospace industry.
Available in plain and twill weave patterns
12K Heavy-duty fabric, mainly used for flat panels or where structural rigidity is a must (marine,construction)
Available in plain and twill weave patterns.

Iran to Retire All Ghadr-F , shahab-3 , Ghiam & Fateh-110 Ballistic Missiles
in next Iranian year




Ghadr-F

Ghiam

Shahab3

Fateh-110

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Iran starts mass production of Ghadir Anti-ship cruise missile

ShahryarHedayat said:

Iran starts mass production of Ghadir Anti-ship cruise missile

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