MK13-class missile boat
Class of fast patrol craft
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MK13 is a class of fast patrol craft armed with both anti-ship missile and torpedo operated by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
| Class overview | |
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| Operators | Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| In service | 2006–present |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Fast patrol boat |
| Displacement | 17.8 tons full load |
| Length | 13.5 m (44 ft 3 in) |
| Beam | 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in) |
| Draught | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Installed power | Diesel |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 60 knots (110 km/h) |
| Range | 3,000 nautical miles (5,600 km) at 50 knots (93 km/h) |
| Armament |
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History
MK13 ships are probably built in China, and are reportedly in service since 2006.[1]
Design
Dimensions and machinery
The ships have a displacement of 17.8 t (17.5 long tons) at full load.[1] The class design is 13.5 m (44 ft) long, would have a beam of 3.7 m (12 ft) and a draft of 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in).[1] It uses two Trimax 3200 surface drives, powered by two Isotta 1312T2 MSD diesel engines.[1] This system was designed to provide 2,360 horsepower (1.76 MW) for a top speed of 60 knots (110 km/h).[1] Its cruising radius is 3,000 nautical miles (5,600 km) at a speed of 50 knots.[1]
Structure
The monohull body of the MK13-class is made of aluminium.[1]
Armament
The ships are equipped with two 324mm torpedo tubes, as well as two anti-ship missile launchers with Nasr.[1][2] The latter relies on internal guidance and terminal homing to 38 kilometres (21 nmi) at 0.8 Mach.[1]
