Iranian frigate Moudge I

Iranian frigate Moudge I

The Iranian frigate "Moudge 1", alternately spelled Mowaj 1, Mowj 1 or Moj 1 (meaning Wave 1) is the first frigate made in Iran and is the lead ship of the Moudge class. [Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting News Network . [http://www.iribnews.ir/Full_en.asp?news_id=198880 Iran to launch home made destroyers] . October 2, 2002.] The Moudge class appears to be a development of the Alvand class (British Saam class). It is described as a Destroyer by the Iranian state media, however size and weight of the ship is more in keeping with that of a modern frigate. Because of the 1,400 ton weight, the ship is also referred to as a corvette as it is on the lower end of frigate tonnage. there are no Images of the ship available except for a publicity photo of a model. [ [http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data/500/82_big.jpgPublicity photo of a model of the Moudge I] ] However, Google Earth users have claimed to identify the ship in Bandar Abbas. It is seen there under construction but it is in service now.Google Earth Identifies the Mowj [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/download.php?Number=461703&t=k&om=1] .]

The Moudge I might be the same ship as the Iranian destroyer Jamaran, which entered service 28 November 2007.

ee also

Moudge II
Jamaran Destroyer

References

External links

* [http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5019 Picture of Jamaran, possibly Moudge I]


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