IRIS Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari
| History | |
|---|---|
 Iran | |
| Name | Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari |
| Namesake | Rais-Ali Delvari |
| Operator | Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Builder | Shahid Mahallati Shipbuilding Industries |
| Commissioned | 27 February 2025[1] |
| In service | 2025–Present |
| Home port | Bandar Abbas |
| Identification | FS313-04 |
| Status | Unknown |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Shahid Soleimani-class corvette[2] |
| Length | 67 m (219 ft 10 in) |
| Beam | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Speed | 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph) |
| Armament | |
Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari is a Shahid Soleimani-class corvette manufactured by IRGC Marine Industries in Bandar Abbas. It was named after Iranian military leader and hero Rais-Ali Delvari.
History
The ship was incorporated into the Southern Fleet of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on February 27, 2025, during a ceremony attended by the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, Hossein Salami.[4][5]
On 11 March 2026, the United States claimed that all IRGCN Soleimani class ships, of which this ship is one, were destroyed during 2026 Iran war. No specific details on the Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari were provided. [6]
Overview
The light missile-launching vessel, constructed in a catamaran design, is engineered for exceptional mobility in challenging sea conditions. Measuring 67 meters (219 ft 10 in) in length and 20 m (65 ft 7 in) in width, it has an empty displacement of approximately 600 tons. When fully loaded, its displacement can exceed 1,000 tons, which classifies the Shahid Soleimani class as corvettes. Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari is powered by four diesel engines, each with a capacity of 3,600 horsepower (2,700 kW), driving two shafts and propellers. This propulsion system enables the ship to achieve speeds of around 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph). The vessel is capable of operating over a distance of 5,000 miles.[7][8]
A notable characteristic of this class is the helicopter landing deck, which measures approximately 14 meters (45 ft 11 in) in width. This feature enables the deployment of larger helicopters for various operations, including reconnaissance, search and rescue, and combat support missions. The vessel can accommodate helicopters such as the Bell 412, Bell 206, Shahed 285, and Shahed 278. Additionally, other attack helicopters like the Cobra and Toofan are also capable of functioning from this ship.[9][10]
Shahid Rais-Ali Delvari, featuring a sophisticated double-hull design, is equipped for prolonged maritime endurance, essential for operations like safeguarding vessels and trade routes.[11] Notably, prior to its formal introduction, this vessel was sent to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, as a component of the Peace Fleet, alongside the frigate Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the army's armored frigate, and the support vessel Shahid Sattar of the IRGC.[12][13]
References
- ↑ Martyr Raees Ali Delvari frigate joins IRGC Navy الحاق ناو شهید رئیسعلی دلواری به نیروی دریایی سپاه
- ↑ The Shahid Raees Ali Delvari ship joined the IRGC Navy ناو شهید رئیسعلی دلواری به نیروی دریایی سپاه ملحق شد
- ↑ Iran Mounts Naval Show of Force
- ↑ "Shahid Delvari Armed With Missies Joins IRGC Navy". kayhan.ir (in Persian). 28 February 2025. Archived from the original on 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ Rezayi, Zahra (2025-02-27). "IRGC Navy New Warship and Missile Boat "Shahid Rais Ali Delvari"". WANA. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ "Iran conflict 2026: CENTCOM commander says all IRGCN Soleimani class destroyed". Janes. 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ Brahy, Jérôme (27 February 2025). "Breaking News: Iranian Navy commissions fourth Shahid Soleimani-class missile corvette Shahid Raees Ali Delvari". Army Recognition. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ IRGC Navy Cmdr. unveils Shahid Delvari vessel capabilities
- ↑ VIDEO: Iran's new cruise missile-armed high-speed vessel
- ↑ "تصاویری از ناو رئیسعلی دلواری در ناوگان دریایی ایران" [Pictures of the Raeesali Delvari ship in the Iranian Navy]. SNN.IR (in Persian). Archived from the original on 2026-02-18. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ "Raees Ali Delvari" frigate joins the Iranian Navy / Academic elites visit the achievements of the IRGC Navy +pictures ناو «رئیسعلی دلواری» به ناوگان دریایی ایران پیوست/ بازدید نخبگان دانشگاهی از دستاوردهای نیروی دریایی سپاه +تصاویر
- ↑ IRGC Navy vessels dock at UAE Khalid Port
- ↑ Iranian naval flotilla, including vessels, docks at UAE's Sharjah
