Piroozan (hovercraft)

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Class overview
BuildersDefense industry of Iran
Operators Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
In commission2019–present
General characteristics
TypeHovercraft
Displacement10 tons (full load)
Beam8.5 m (28 ft)
Draught4 m (13 ft)
Speed40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph) (maximum)

Piroozan is an Iranian-made hovercraft. The Piroozan-class Hovercraft carriers are the next generation of fully indigenous military Hovercraft that will be put into service by the Navy.[1][2][3] In May 2015, various media outlets published satellite images showing the Iranian-made "Piroozan" Hovercraft carrier alongside other military Hovercraft at the army base in Bandar Abbas.[4][5] The Piroozan has a significantly reduced radar cross-section and a height of one-third that of existing models, while maintaining the same tonnage and capacity; the propulsion system is equipped with two propellers. [6][7][8][9]

In addition, the Piroozan is equipped with anti-ship cruise missiles,[10] which have a mobile launcher that can be raised before firing and retracted afterwards. This design not only helps reduce the radar cross-section, but also significantly reduces air resistance and fuel consumption. In addition, it is noteworthy that the Piroozan Hovercraft is equipped with a sonar detection system and has been added with the ability to launch torpedoes.[11] The width of this hovercraft is about 8.5 meters, the height is 3.5 to 4 meters and the speed is 40 knots. It can carry 10 tons of cargo.[12][13][14][15] The noteworthy point is that the space inside the fuselage allows for the placement of two tactical ambassador vehicles side by side. These vehicles are equipped with various weapons, including 107mm rocket launchers, 106mm recoilless guns, anti-armor missiles and 81mm mortars.[16][17]

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  1. ^ Hovercraft " Piroozan "; The Navy's Superiority in Amphibious Warfare هواناو «پیروزان»؛ دست برتر نیروی دریایی ارتش در نبرد‌های آبی-خاکی
  2. ^ Iranian Naval Fleet to Be Dispatched to St. Petersburg
  3. ^ Construction of Piroozan hovercraft in final stages/Damavand 2 to join Northern Fleet soon ساخت هاورکرافت پیروزان در مراحل نهایی/الحاق دماوند ۲ بزودی به ناوگان شمال ارتش
  4. ^ The victorious Hovercraft carrier was seen in Bandar Abbas/ The newest Iranian-made Hovercraft carrier is on the verge of joining the army + details هواناو پیروزان در بندر عباس مشاهده شد/ جدیدترین هواناو ساخت ایران در آستانه الحاق به ارتش است +جزییات
  5. ^ An estimate of Iran's new military unveilings/ Hovercraft carrier, spy ship and new stealth drones are on the way + pictures برآوردی از رونمایی‌های جدید نظامی ایران/ ناو هواپیمابر، ناو جاسوس و پهپادهای پنهانکار جدید در راهند+تصاویر
  6. ^ New Vessels & Aircraft Join Iran’s Navy
  7. ^ Iran’s Army Navy to unveil Piroozan hovercraft
  8. ^ Iranian Army Hovercrafts Armed with Long-Range Missiles
  9. ^ Iran’s Army Navy to unveil Piroozan hovercraft
  10. ^ Iranian Army Hovercrafts Armed with Long-Range Missiles
  11. ^ The "Piroozan" Hovercraft will soon join the Nedja combat organization هواناو «پیروزان» به زودی به سازمان رزم نداجا می‌پیوندد
  12. ^ The newest aircraft built in Iran, named "Piroozan", will soon be operational/What are the features of the Iranian conqueror, the protector of the Iranian islands? جدیدترین هواناو ساخت ایران با نام «پیروزان» به زودی عملیاتی می شود/ فاتح ایرانی محافظ جزایر ایران چه ویژگی هایی دارد؟
  13. ^ Iranian Naval Fleet to Be Dispatched to St. Petersburg
  14. ^ Iran ‘Drops 250-pound Ghaem-5 Bomb, Fires…’ Tehran To Unveil ‘Piroozan’ During Zolfaqar Drills
  15. ^ New Vessels & Aircraft Join Iran’s Navy
  16. ^ "Hovercraft" The amphibious and versatile monster; from transportation to firepower Coast "هاورکرافت" هیولای دوزیست و همه فن حریف؛ از حمل و نقل تا اجرای آتش بار ساحلی
  17. ^ The victorious hovercraft will soon join the Nedja war organization هاورکرافت پیروزان به زودی به سازمان رزم نداجا می‌پیوندد