IRIS Damavand (77)
2013 Moudge-class frigate
IRIS Damavand (77) (Persian: ناوشکن دماوند), also known as Jamaran-2 (جماران ۲) and Velayat (ولایت), was the second ship of the Iranian Moudge class of frigates and the flagship of the northern fleet (aka Caspian Sea fleet). The class appeared to be a development of the Alvand class. It was named Damavand after inauguration in the Caspian Sea. She sank on 28 January 2018, after hitting the breakwater at Bandar-e Anzali on 10 January 2018.
Design and construction
On 23 February 2010, the Iranian media reported that the production of the ship had commenced. The ship had the ability to carry helicopters, anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes, modern guns and air defence guns. The vessel was also equipped with electronic warfare devices.
The warship used a new modern flat-type, phased array radar, which was being tested in 2011. The development of this new device took more than it was anticipated and delayed the launch of the vessel to March 2013. The fire control radar was also replaced by a modern radar dome.
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