C 14-class missile boat

The Iranian version, named Azarakhsh
Class overview
Operators
Succeeded byType 022 missile boat
In commissionSince 2002
General characteristics
Displacement19 tons
Length13.75 m (45 ft 1 in)
Beam4.8 m (15 ft 9 in)
Draught0.7 m (2 ft 4 in)
Propulsion2 x Isotta V1312 T2 MS diesel engines rated at 880Kw/2700rpm, 2 x ZF Trimax 3200 surface drive with ZF 550 gearbox
Speed50 kn (93 km/h)+
Range300 nmi (560 km)
Complement10
Sensors and
processing systems
1 surface search radar
Armament
  • 4 × C-701/C-704 or
  • 1 × 12 or 16 round 107mm Rocket Artillery or
  • 2 × 324mm Torpedo Tubes, 1 × 23mm AAA, 1 × 12.7mm HMG

The C 14-class missile boat is a light missile boat of catamaran designed for use in the Middle East, also known as the China Cat class. The small size of the ship, along with some stealth features provide it with good protection against enemy detection, and it can be armed with a variety of light anti-ship missiles. In addition to the low radar cross section, the boat is also extremely fast with an aluminum monohull with stepped planning.

Deisgn

The catamaran design provides better seaworthiness in comparison to the other boats of similar displacement with a conventional hull. The missile boats have been exported to Iran, where since 2000 it has been in service with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Navy Corps. In Chinese service, it primarily serves as a trial boat, including testing various light anti-ship missiles and other weaponry for catamarans.

The boats were reportedly first seen in Iran in May 2002, and western sources assumed that a number of these vessels were delivered by China.[1]

Sources

  1. ^ Silverstone, Paul H. (2001), "Naval Intelligence", Warship International, 38 (4), International Naval Research Organization: 346, JSTOR 44895663
  • Global Security
  • Iran's Naval Forces
  • Combat Fleets 16th Ed.: Iranian Frigates and Patrol Craft
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