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Ghadir-class submarinelarger figure on 0 of 2
Oscar-class submarinelarger figure on 2 of 2
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Measured figures
Submerged
Single sourceSurfaced
Single source117 tonnes surfaced 125 tonnes submerged[source]
Submerged · source measurement 3
Single sourceSubmerged · source measurement 4
Single sourceMaximum; Submerged
Single sourceMaximum; Surfaced
Single source10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) surfaced 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph) submerged[source]
Maximum; Submerged
Single sourceMaximum; Surfaced
Single sourceBars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Ghadir-class submarine | Oscar-class submarine |
|---|---|---|
| Power | — | 2 × pressurized water cooled reactors, HEU ≤ 45%[source] 2 × steam turbines delivering 73,070 kW (97,990 shp) to two shafts[source] |
| Name | Ghadir[source] | Oscar II class[source] |
| Builders | Marine Industries Organization[source] | Sevmash[source] |
| Operators | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy[source] | Soviet Navy Russian Navy[source] |
| Preceded by | Nahang class[source] | Papa class Charlie class[source] |
| In service | 2007–present[source] | — |
| Completed | 20[source] | 14 (2 949, 11 949A, 1 09852)[source] |
| Active | 20[source] | 6 (modernization of some boats to 949AM)[source] |
| Type | Midget submarine[source] | Nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine[source] |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric propulsion[source] | — |
| Armament | 2 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes[source] | 4 × 533 mm (21.0 in) and 2 × 650 mm (26 in) torpedo tubes in bow 28 × 533 mm and 650 mm weapons, including RPK-2 Vyuga (SS-N-15 Starfish) anti-submarine missiles with 15 kt nuclear warheads and RPK-6 Vodopad/RPK-7 Veter (SS-N-16) anti-submarine missiles with 200 kt nuclear warhead or Type 40 anti-submarine torpedo or 32 ground mines 24 × P-700 Granit (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) cruise missiles with 750 kilograms (1,650 lb) HE or 6 × 100 Mt Poseidon nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed drones[source] |
| Country of origin | Iran[source] | Soviet Union[source] |
| Succeeded by | — | Yasen class[source] |
| Built | — | 1975–2022, may be restarted[source] |
| In commission | — | 1980–present[source] |
| Planned | — | 20 (2 949, 18 949A)[source] |
| Canceled | — | 6 (2 incomplete, 4 never laid down)[source] |
| Laid up | — | |
| Lost | — | |
| Retired | — | 5?[source] |
| Endurance | — | 120 days[source] |
| Test depth | — | 600 m[source] |
| Alternative designation | — | Oscar II[source] |
Surfaced · source measurement 1
Single sourceSurfaced · source measurement 2
Single source12,500/14,700 tonnes surfaced 16,500/19,400 tonnes submerged[source]
15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) surfaced 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph) submerged[source]