IRIS Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari
| History | |
|---|---|
 Iran | |
| Name | Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari |
| Operator | Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Builder | Shahid Mahallati Shipbuilding Industries |
| Laid down | 27 February 2025[2] |
| Homeport | Bandar Abbas |
| Identification | FS313-04 |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Shahid Soleimani-class corvette[3] |
| Length | 67 m (219 ft 10 in) |
| Beam | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Speed | 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph) |
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Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari is a Shahid Soleimani-class corvette manufactured by the IRGC Marine Industries in Bandar Abbas, was incorporated into the Southern Fleet of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on February 27, 2025, during a ceremony attended by the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami.[5][6] This light missile-launching vessel, constructed in a catamaran design, is engineered for exceptional mobility in challenging sea conditions. Measuring 67 meters (219 ft 10 in) in length and 20 m (65 ft 7 in) in width, it has an empty displacement of approximately 600 tons. When fully loaded, its displacement can exceed 1,000 tons, which classifies the Shahid Soleimani class as corvettes. Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari is powered by four diesel engines, each with a capacity of 3,600 horsepower (2,700 kW), driving two shafts and propellers. This propulsion system enables the ship to achieve speeds of around 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph). The vessel is capable of operating over a distance of 5,000 miles.[7][8]
A notable characteristic of this class is the helicopter landing deck, which measures approximately 14 meters (45 ft 11 in) in width. This feature enables the deployment of larger helicopters for various operations, including reconnaissance, search and rescue, and combat support missions. The vessel can accommodate helicopters such as the Bell 412, Bell 206, Shahed 285, and Shahed 278. Additionally, other attack helicopters like the Cobra and Toofan are also capable of functioning from this ship.[9][10]
Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari, featuring a sophisticated double-hull design, is equipped for prolonged maritime endurance, essential for operations like safeguarding vessels and trade routes.[11] Notably, prior to its formal introduction, this vessel was sent to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, as a component of the Peace Fleet, alongside the frigate Shahid Abu Mahdi, the army's armored frigate, and the support Shahid Sattar of the IRGC.[12][13]
References
- ^ Raees Ali Delvari Ship Built to Guard the Persian Gulf ساخت شناور رئیسعلی دلواری برای پاسداری از خلیج فارس
- ^ Martyr Raees Ali Delvari frigate joins IRGC Navy الحاق ناو شهید رئیسعلی دلواری به نیروی دریایی سپاه
- ^ The Shahid Raees Ali Delvari ship joined the IRGC Navy ناو شهید رئیسعلی دلواری به نیروی دریایی سپاه ملحق شد
- ^ Iran Mounts Naval Show of Force
- ^ Shahid Delvari Armed With Missies Joins IRGC Navy
- ^ IRGC Navy New Warship and Missile Boat “Shahid Rais Ali Delvari”
- ^ Exclusive: Iranian Navy commissions fourth Shahid Soleimani-class missile corvette Shahid Raees Ali Delvari
- ^ IRGC Navy Cmdr. unveils Shahid Delvari vessel capabilities
- ^ VIDEO: Iran's new cruise missile-armed high-speed vessel
- ^ Pictures of the Raees Ali Delvari Ship in the Iranian Navy تصاویری از ناو رئیسعلی دلواری در ناوگان دریایی ایران
- ^ "Raees Ali Delvari" frigate joins the Iranian Navy / Academic elites visit the achievements of the IRGC Navy +pictures ناو «رئیسعلی دلواری» به ناوگان دریایی ایران پیوست/ بازدید نخبگان دانشگاهی از دستاوردهای نیروی دریایی سپاه +تصاویر
- ^ IRGC Navy vessels dock at UAE Khalid Port
- ^ Iranian naval flotilla, including vessels, docks at UAE's Sharjah