Iran has adopted a new Shahid Soleimani-class combat corvette with cruise missiles

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fleet has adopted a new corvette from the Shahid Soleimani class of missile catamarans.

Here's What We Know

The Shahid Soleimani is equipped with four domestically made engines. The corvette boasts six cruise missiles which have been placed on the sides of the ship.

In addition, the Shahid Soleimani has vertical launchers for launching short- and medium-range anti-aircraft missiles, as well as artillery systems with one 30-mm and four 20-mm guns. Helicopters and UAVs can take off from the corvette.

Shahid Soleimani is capable of long-range combat missions without coastal logistics.

Source: Militaristic

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