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"Deiraman" Iran's new gunboat, is it the focus or a vase?
"Deiraman", a new warship of the Iranian Navy, has attracted a lot of attention. And not only because it is the new flagship of the Northern Fleet, but also because it seems to be a "half-finished" "Persian shield". So, is this battleship Iran's new hope or a smoke bomb for armaments?
Outwardly, the "Delaman" is very eye-catching. The exterior is eye-catching, and the performance is eye-catching, but how does it cope with the challenges that lie beneath the surface?First of all, let's take a look at the basic specifications of this ship, and why some reviews consider it a "half-finished" "Persian guilder".
With a total length of 95 meters and a width of 11 meters, the "Deiraman" became the largest warship of the Northern Fleet. However, the standard displacement is less than 2000 tons, and the full load displacement does not exceed 2500 tons. Compared with the previous "Jamalan" class, it has a significant difference in power, from two medium-speed diesel engines to a combination of four medium- and high-speed diesel engines, which is a big step forward for Iran's ship industry. This increase in power may be a foreshadowing for the construction of larger-tonnage combat ships in the future.
The exterior of the ship seems to be perfect, however, Iran's self-produced "pyramid" shaped phased array radar has caused some doubts. Despite the fact that the article describes the "Deiraman" as the first combat ship of the Iranian Navy to be equipped with a four-sided phased array, in fact this is not the case. This kind of "four-sided array" air-to-sea search radar has already appeared on previous "Jamalan"-class frigates. However, it is worth noting that the phased array radar on the "Delaman" is installed in a different location and manner than before. This may be an innovation, but it also presents some technical challenges for radar integration.
As for the carrier-based **, the ship was not fully armed from the start. At present, it is equipped with a copy of the Otto-Melera 76-mm naval gun, the Kamande close-in defense gun and two quadruple "Noor" anti-ship missile launchers. In addition, there is the human-controlled 127 mm heavy machine gun for low-intensity maritime conflicts and law enforcement. However, compared to the "Jamaran" class, it is not equipped with a two-coordinate long-range warning radar, which has caused some speculation.
At the moment, "Delaman" looks powerful, but we need to look at it rationally. Because behind all this, there are some unfinished parts and technical challenges hidden. For example, the phased array radar is not fully installed in place, and the shipboard electronics are not very clear. This may be due to the fact that there are still some issues that need to be addressed regarding the integration and electromagnetic compatibility of integrated RF masts. After all, it is not an easy task for Iran, a rising country blocked by various technologies.
In the future ** program, the vertical launch system will become a highlight of the "Delaman". Iranian officials say the system will be used to launch Iran's homegrown hypersonic surface-to-ground missile, known as Fatah. However, what remains to be confirmed is whether it will be able to fly more than 10 kilometers in the atmosphere at Mach 10 15 speeds, as officially stated. In any case, this will make the "Delaman" a combat ship with the world's largest single-pit size shipborne vertical launch system.
Overall, "Derahman" demonstrates the technological progress of the Iranian Navy, but also reveals a number of unresolved problems. What its role will be in the future will need more time and practice to verify. In the Caspian Sea, a sea contested by many countries, Iran's navy may be looking to the new ship to maintain the country's maritime security. But we must also look at it rationally, after all, the Caspian Sea is not a simple battlefield, and whether the "Delaman" can play a key role in it is still an unsolved mystery.
With the advent of the "Deiraman", the Iranian Navy seems to demonstrate to the world a firm determination to make greater breakthroughs in the field of technology and further consolidate its position in geopolitics. However, the battleship also gives a glimpse of some realistic challenges and unfinished parts. Problems with the installation of phased array radars, the ambiguity of the ship's electronics, and doubts about the performance of the Fatah hypersonic missile make the Delaman seem flawless.
Perhaps, the reason why the warship was delivered to the Iranian Navy before it was completely completed is precisely because there are still some technical difficulties to be solved. In the process, Iran may hope to accumulate more data and experience through the tests of the "Delaman" in the Caspian Sea, and lay the foundation for the construction of larger and more advanced surface combat ships in the future.
Overall, behind this story is the Iranian Navy's efforts to push the level of defense technology, as well as the ambition to make a name for itself in geopolitics. While there are still doubts about the future role of the Delaman, Iran's naval power is gradually becoming apparent, and its influence in the Caspian region is gradually increasing.
The story of the "Deiraman" teaches us that the rise of naval power is inseparable from technological innovation and determined strategic goals. However, the reality is always full of unknowns and challenges, and every technological innovation is accompanied by risks and problems. We look forward to the fact that "Delaman" will be able to overcome difficulties in future practice and truly realize its potential.
In front of this unfinished "Persian Shield", we can see both Iran's ambitious side and its challenges and misgivings in a rational manner. The Iranian navy may be trying to take a more advantageous geopolitical position with the new warship, but it still has some difficult hurdles to overcome on the technical road.
Therefore, we might as well think of the "Delaman" as an unfinished picture, and with each step of effort and breakthrough, this picture may become more and more full. In the exploration of uncharted waters, the Iranian Navy is moving towards more ambitious goals with hope and challenges. Perhaps in the near future, the "Deiraman" will become a symbol of the rise of the Iranian navy, earning more respect and status for the country.
Therefore, for the "Delaman", we must not only keep an eye on it, but also look at it rationally. In this complex arena of technology, geopolitics and strategy, every appearance is a topic worth thinking about and **. This may only be a chapter in the development of the Iranian Navy, but it is undoubtedly a remarkable chapter, and it is also a story full of unknowns and expectations.