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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Marine Industries Organization |
| Operators | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Preceded by | Fateh class |
| Built | 2020–present |
| Planned | 2 |
| Building | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 4,000 t (4,400 tons) |
| Length | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Propulsion | Air independent propulsion[1] |
| Sensors & processing systems | Radar, Optical and Electro-optical sights |
| Armament | Torpedoes, Missiles (Surface-to-surface and Surface-to-air) |
The Besat (Persian: بعثت, lit. 'prophetic mission') is an upcoming class of attack submarine under construction by Iran.
On 25 August 2008, Iranian defence minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar announced Iran had started building the first submarine of the class named Qaaem, which will be capable of carrying and firing various types of torpedoes and undersea missiles.[2] Since 2012, Iranian officials have not mentioned Qaaem class and it is unclear whether it has been further developed, or has turned into Besat project.[3]
On 25 April 2023, Iranian Navy commander announced that the first Besat class submarine will likely join the navy in 1 or 2 years. He also said the submarine will be equipped with Surface-to-surface and Surface-to-air missiles as well as torpedoes.[4]
