Qaaem Class Submarine

Qaaem, Qaa'em or Ghaaem is an Iranian designed and built class of semi-heavy submarines. On 25 August 2008, Iranian defence minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar announced Iran had started building their first semi-heavy submarine: Qaaem. The submarine would be capable of carrying and firing various types of torpedoes and undersea missiles. [Press TV [http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=67525&sectionid=351020101 Iran begins new submarine production] 25 August 2008] [reuters [http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSLP59889920080825?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0 Iran launches submarine production line] 25 August 2008] According to the Iranian Navy these Submarines will weigh over 1000 tons. [Fars News Agency [http://www.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8706160533 آغاز طراحي و ساخت زيردريايي هاي سنگين در ايران] September 6 2008] Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, said that they would be equipped with torpedoes and naval mines. He also said: "the smart long-range Qaa'em submarine is also capable of carrying out both defensive and offensive operations". [Press TV [http://www.presstv.com/Detail.aspx?id=68645&sectionid=351020101 Semi-heavy submarines to protect Iran waters] ]

Submarines in the class

ee Also

*Ghadir Class
*Nahang Class

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