The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has announced the successful production of missile-launching speed boats that can reach an astonishing velocity of 116 knots, equivalent to 215 km/h. This announcement was made by Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri during a commemorative event in Bandar Abbas, coinciding with the National Day of the Persian Gulf.
The IRGC Navy commander emphasized the significant strides made in developing domestically produced weaponry, showcasing the new assault craft that has successfully completed rigorous technical and specialized testing.
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In remarks in February, IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami highlighted Iran’s boundless presence in seas, saying the fate of naval battles are determined by accuracy, velocity, depth of navigation, and range of weapons.
The IRGC’s strategy entails the production of weapons and equipment that comply with its naval doctrine and criteria, Salami added.
He stated that the IRGC’s naval missiles outperform their nominal range, because they are fired from the missile-launching speed boats that can travel at a speed of 110 knots.
Source: Agencies (edited by Al-Manar)
