IRIS Deylaman
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Iran | |
| Name | Deylaman |
| Namesake | Deylaman |
| Builder | Iranian Navy's Factories |
| Home port | Bandar-Anzali |
| Identification |
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| Status | Sunk |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Moudge-class frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Displacement | 1,200-1,500 tons |
| Length | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Speed | 30 knots |
| Crew | 80 + 64 (64 special forces) |
| Armament |
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| Aviation facilities | helipad |
IRIS Deylaman (78) (Persian: دیلمان) was a Moudge-class frigate that joined the Iranian Northern Fleet in the Caspian Sea in November 2023.
It was the replacement for the frigate Damavand, that was sunk in 2018 after a heavy storm in Bandar Anzali.
Background
Deylaman is a 1,500-ton vessel that was designed, manufactured and classified in Iran as a destroyer. The warship is armed with eight anti-ship missiles which are duplicated in comparison by its older sisters and equipped with an all-round home made radar, the Eagle eye phased array antenna.[1]
Deylaman is the fifth frigate of Moudge class. The vessel began its service on 27 November at Anzali port on the Caspian Sea with Iranian Navy.[2]
The vessel was struck by the Israeli Air Force in March 2026, utilizing multiple guided munitions during the 2026 Iran war.[3]
References
- ↑ "IRIS Deylaman (78)". www.militaryfactory.com. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ "Iran commissions replacement Caspian frigate". Janes.com. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ Kimon, Elisha Ben (2026-03-19). "Ships become balls of fire: IDF releases first footage of strike on Iranian Navy in Caspian Sea | Watch". ynetglobal. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
