Sahand (Persian: سهند) is a Moudge-class #frigate in the Southern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of #Iran_Navy named in memory of the sunk frigate bearing the same name after #Sahand volcano.
Sahand has been equipped with a locally-manufactured point-defense weapon system dubbed "Kamand." The Kamand close-in weapon system can destroy any target approaching the destroyer from a distance/altitude of 2–4 kilometres (1.2–2.5 mi) by firing between 4,000 and 7,000 rounds per minute. Sahand is armed with cruise anti-ship missiles and has a helicopter deck and electronic warfare systems.
Sahand is said to have twice the defensive and offensive power of Jamaran, with upgraded torpedo tubes, various types of anti-air and anti-surface weapons, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles, and a point-defense system. Sahand is equipped with an anti-submarine system and a stealth system, and enjoys a higher maneuverability and increased operational range. The ship has four powerful engines, an improvement on Jamaran.
Sahand is capable of sailing on turbulent waters and distant oceans for 150 days while accompanied by a support vessel.
Sahand was unveiled to the public in late November 2012. All that was shown was pictures of the completed hull and superstructure. The ship was not outfitted with weapons, electronics, or other essential military equipment. These systems were due to be installed in one or two years. The ship entered service on 1 December 2018
Sahand is named in the memory of original Sahand that was sunk by the U.S. in Operation Praying Mantis during the Iran–Iraq War on 18 April 1988.
