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Ghadir vs Sjoormen

Ghadir vs Sjoormen at a glance — displacement 117 vs 1,075 tons, length 29 vs 51 m, speed 10 vs 15 knots, crew 7 vs 23.

Specifications
Ghadir Sjoormen
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Midget submarine Submarine
Manufacturer Marine Industries Organization Kockums
Year introduced 2007 1968
Number built 20 units 5 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 117 tons 1,075 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 15.0 knots
Length 29.0 m 51.0 m
Beam 9.0 m 6.1 m
Crew 7 23
Max depth NA 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Ghadir Sjoormen
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
  • 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 400 mm (16 in) torpedo tubes
  • Mines
Propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion, secondary retractable propeller 2 × Pielstick diesel, 1 × ASEA electric motor, 1 shaft, 2,200 brake horsepower (1,600 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ghadir-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Sjoormen-class has greater displacement at 1,075 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Ghadir-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Sjoormen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Ghadir-class's 10 knots.
Which is longer, the Ghadir-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Sjoormen-class is longer at 51.0 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ghadir-class and Sjoormen-class have?
The Sjoormen-class has a larger crew complement of 23 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghadir-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Ghadir-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Sjoormen-class.