AhlulBayt News Agency: The Iranian drone-carrier "Martyr Bahman Bagheri" is one of the newest and most advanced warships of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy which has been designed and made inside the country in order to bolster and increase the naval operations of this force.
The ceremony of unveiling and annexing the Iranian "Martyr Bahman Bgheri" drone-carrier was held a few days ago with the presence of senior military commanders of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Carrying 60 drones and 30 missile-launching frigates
Martyr Bagheri warship is 240m long and 21m high. It is equipped with helicopters, missiles and drones and has a lift for aircraft transportation. Martyr Bahman Bagheri drone-carrier has the capacity of carrying 60 UAVs and 30 missile-launching frigates. Depending on the missile installed, the operational range of these missiles varies from 750km – 2000km doubling the offensive capability of the ship.
22,000-mile navigation
It can be said that Martyr Bahman Bagheri drone-carrier of the IRGC Navy has turned the IRGC combat force into an oceanic force with 22,000-mile navigation capability. According to Admiral, Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the IRGC Navy, this warship has special nests for drones and helicopters which enable it to stay in the sea for one year without the need to return to the coast. In addition to military capabilities, this frigate can assist in maintenance of livelihood and securing economic shipping lines of the country in times of need.
180m runway
Martyr Bahman Bagheri warship, in addition to having a fleet inside, possesses a 180m runway where drones and helicopters can fly and land when they return. Besides drone and helicopter operation, this warship is equipped with surface-to-surface cruise missiles of Nour family and it has a separate platform for launching anti-ship missiles.
Artificial turf field
This frigate also enjoys a set of state-of-the-art equipment including various combat teams, electronic war equipment, dive team, missile drone teams, and a collection of logistics such as specialized hospital with 6 beds, operating theater, laboratory, pharmacy and even artificial turf field for different activities.
Variety of other capabilities
- Carrying and launching drones: This warship is capable of carrying and launching various types of UAVs which contributes to increase of naval reconnaissance and monitoring capabilities.
- Advanced equipment: This warship is equipped with modern arms and electronic systems which enable it to carry out different operations.
- Multipurpose operation: Martyr Bagheri warship is capable of carrying various operations such as patrolling, reconnaissance, and logistics for surface and subsurface forces.
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