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Hi-tech radars, telecoms fitted in IRGC vessels: Commander

Iran Press TV

Thu May 8, 2014 2:19PM GMT

Speed vessels in the inventory of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have been equipped with sophisticated radars and telecommunications systems that are rather matchless in the world, says an IRGC commander.

Rear Admiral Majid Zamani Qaleh, the second-in-command of the IRGC Navy, said on Wednesday that the IRGC has already developed state-of-the-art speed hulls appropriate for raging seas, advanced propulsion systems as well as high-tech nano-coatings for speed vessels.

"We have also acquired radar and telecommunications systems exclusively for speed vessels that are not conventional in the world," the IRGC commander said.

IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi announced on April 30 that the IRGC naval forces have taken delivery of a sophisticated simulator for a class of its domestically designed and manufactured vessels.

He stated that the new simulator has been built for Ashura-class boats in the IRGC Navy's inventory, adding that the 10-meter simulator has been manufactured on a scale of 1 to 1, and can very closely simulate situations on water, as well as weather conditions and rocket launches.

On April 20, the IRGC unveiled an advanced simulator for its fast attack craft. The unique and exclusive technology incorporated in the device enables it to create realistic three-dimensional pictures with a panoramic 270-degree view.

The simulator can also launch Iranian surface-to-air Misaq-2 (Allegiance-2) missiles as well as rocket-propelled grenades, and can operate M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and DShK heavy machine guns, navigate vessels using the Global Positioning System (GPS), and provide communications with merchant vessels and warships in international languages.

In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and has attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems.

The Islamic Republic has repeatedly assured other states that its military might poses no threat to other countries since the Islamic Republic's defense doctrine is based entirely on deterrence.

MP/HSN