Iran Unveils Vessel Capable of Launching High-Speed Missiles

According to Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has successfully developed a missile-launching vessel that can reach speeds of up to 116 knots, equivalent to approximately 215 kilometers per hour on land.

"We have built a missile-launching vessel that has a speed of 116 knots, which is the land equivalent of 215 kilometers per hour. It has completed all technical and specialized tests," he said, The Caspian Post reports citing Iranian media.

"In the IRGC Navy, we produce our own vessels, missiles, drones, and sub-surface systems."

Highlighting the IRGC’s commitment to regional security, he added, "We work tirelessly day and night to ensure the security of the Persian Gulf."

Reflecting on the past, the commander noted,that before the Islamic Revolution, Iran couldn’t even build a small fishing boat, and the American companies built them for the Iranians. "Today, we have developed the Shahid Soleimani-class vessel using the most advanced technology. This ship is capable of sailing up to 5,000 nautical miles non-stop in open oceans."