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Ghadir vs Heroine

Ghadir vs Heroine at a glance — displacement 117 vs 1,454 tons, length 29 vs 62 m, speed 10 vs 10 knots, crew 7 vs 30.

Specifications
Ghadir Heroine
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Midget submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Marine Industries Organization Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 2007 2005
Number built 20 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 117 tons 1,454 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 10.0 knots
Range NA 11,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 29.0 m 62.0 m
Beam 9.0 m 7.6 m
Crew 7 30
Max depth NA 500 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Ghadir Heroine
Armament
  • 2 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Valfajr torpedoes
  • Hoot torpedoes
  • Nasr-1 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Jask-2 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
  • 8 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 14 AEG SUT 264 torpedoes
  • optional UGM-84 Harpoon integration
Propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion, secondary retractable propeller Diesel-electric, 4 MTU 12V 396 diesel engines delivering 2.8MW, 4 alternators, 1 Siemens 3.7MW motor, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ghadir-class or Heroine-class?
The Heroine-class has greater displacement at 1,454 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Ghadir-class or Heroine-class?
The Heroine-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Ghadir-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ghadir-class or Heroine-class?
The Heroine-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Ghadir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ghadir-class or Heroine-class?
The Heroine-class is longer at 62.0 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ghadir-class and Heroine-class have?
The Heroine-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghadir-class or Heroine-class?
The Ghadir-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Heroine-class.