Ghadir
Iran2007 - Present
Iranian midget submarine for shallow water operations
Primary Specifications
Displacement
120 ton
Very small midget submarine
Length
29 m
Compact for coastal waters
Max Depth
100 m
Shallow water operations only
Armament (Primary)
2x 533mm tubes
Torpedoes or mines
Crew
18
Minimal crew for small hull
Quick Summary
What it is?
Small submarine optimized for Iran's shallow Persian Gulf operating environment
Who uses it?
IRGC Navy, Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
Role
Coastal defense, Mine warfare, Harassment
What's different?
Numbers compensate for limited individual capability
Why it matters?
Large numbers can swarm and overwhelm defenses in shallow Gulf
Real-World Impact
1
Strait of Hormuz
Positioned to threaten tanker traffic
2
Mine Laying
Covert deployment of naval mines
3
Swarm Tactics
Multiple submarines operating together
4
Intelligence Gathering
Monitoring US naval activities
Additional Features
Propulsion Type
Diesel-electric
Stealth Features
Very small signature; difficult to detect in shallow water
Special Capabilities
Mass-produced in large numbers; designed for Gulf's shallow waters where large subs can't operate
FAQs
1. How many Ghadir subs does Iran have?
Estimated 20+ in service2. Are they dangerous?
3. Can they sink a warship?
4. What is the range?
5. Are they based on North Korean design?
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