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Tir-class speedboatlarger figure on 1 of 2
Zhaotou-class cutterlarger figure on 1 of 2
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| Specification | Tir-class speedboat | Zhaotou-class cutter |
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| Name | Tir II (IPS 18)[source] | Zhaotou-class patrol cutter[source] |
| Operators | Iran Syria[source] | China Coast Guard[source] |
| Type | Torpedo Boat[source] | Large patrol vessel[source] |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts[source] | MAN high-power diesel engine (speculated)[source] |
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Single source69 ft 4 in (21.13 m) x 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m) x 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)[source]
Length
Single sourcein length
Single source165 m (541 ft 4 in)[source]
165 metres (541 ft 4 in) in length[source]Zhaotou-class cutter · Design · The Zhaotou class is 165 metres (541 ft 4 in) in length, over 20 metres (65 ft 7 in) in beam , and has an empty displacement of 10,000 tons, with a full displacement of 12,000 tons.
3 diesels (type unknown), 3 DIO waterjets
Single source3 1200hp diesels (type unknown), 3 DIO waterjets[source]
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| Sensors & processing systems | I-band navigation radar[source] | — |
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| Armament | x4 (2 twin mounts) 12.7 mm x2 21 inch torpedo tubes (compatible with either Chinese, North Korean, or Iranian torpedoes) x1 Dooshka 12.7 mm MG[source] | 1 x H/PJ-26 76 mm naval gun 2 x 30 mm secondary guns 2 x anti-aircraft machine guns[source] |
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| National origin | Iran[source] | — |
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| Source manufacturer statement | Built by Iranian Maritime Industries (a subsidiary of the state-owned DIO company), the Bavar-class missile-armed boats are being acquired to replace the Tir-II s.[source]Only the subject, component or variant named in this passage; unresolved names do not create a manufacturer identity | — |
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| Builders | — | Jiangnan Shipyard[source] |
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| In service | — | 2015–present[source] |
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| In commission | — | 2015–2017[source] |
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| Planned | — |
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| Completed | — |
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| Active | — |
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| Boats & landing craft carried | — | Several boats[source] |
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| Aircraft carried | — | 2 x Z-8 helicopters[source] |
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| Aviation facilities | — | Hangar facility[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | According to Chinese state media , the development of the Zhaotou class began around December 2012, before the formation of the China Coast Guard under the State Oceanic Administration . The chief engineer of Jiangnan Shipyard , Hu Keyi, stated that the company was contracted to build two 10,000-ton maritime patrol vessels. In January 2014, Beijing Daily and Global Times reported that the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), parent company of Jiangnan Shipyard, posted on their website that they signed a contract in 2013 to build two maritime patrol vessels, one of which is 10,000 tons. The contract is stated to be worth 280 million Yuan. Japanese media also reported that China purchased 40 German MAN high-power diesel engines in 2013 to power future coast guard vessels, including the 10,000-ton vessels.[source]Zhaotou-class cutter · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The most noticeable aspect of this class of patrol ships is its massive size. The Zhaotou class is 165 metres (541 ft 4 in) in length, over 20 metres (65 ft 7 in) in beam , and has an empty displacement of 10,000 tons, with a full displacement of 12,000 tons. In comparison, the Japanese Shikishima class has a gross tonnage of 6,500 tons, with a full displacement of 9,350 tons (7,175 tons for gross tonnage). During the Zhaotou's development, China's then-largest patrol vessel, Haijian 50 , displaced only 4,000 tons. The large size gives the vessel abundant fuel and supplies to carry out extended missions in vast open waters.[source]Zhaotou-class cutter · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Zhaotou class is armed with an H/PJ-26 76 mm naval gun , two 30 mm auxiliary guns, and two anti-aircraft machine guns. The ships can travel at a top speed of 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) and a range of over 10,000 nautical miles (19,000 km; 12,000 mi). The estimated range is believed to be 15,000 nautical miles (28,000 km; 17,000 mi). Each vessel can carry two Z-8 helicopters and several boats. The Zhaotou class possess a large helicopter platform and hangar to accommodate large Z-8 helicopters. The vessel is speculated to be powered by MAN high-power diesel engines .[source]Zhaotou-class cutter · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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