Cougar-class speedboat

Cougar is a class of fast patrol boat operated by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran.

History
The vessel was first commissioned into the fleet in 2007, when at least ten of this class were unveiled.

Design
According to Jane's Fighting Ships, Iranian Cougar-class vessels are similar to a craft operated by Hong Kong Maritime Police. The source cites the details of the class the same as Hong Kong vessel, while pointing that they may be different.

Speculated characteristics
The Hongkonger vessels (Damen Cougartek-class) are built by Damen, Gorinchem and their full load displacement is 9 t. The class design is 14.8 m long, would have a beam of 2.7 m and a draft of 1.2 m. Powered by three Innovation Marine Sledge Hammer engines coupled with three shafts, the nominal power is 1,590 hp for a top speed of 60 kn.

Armament
Iranian Cougar vessels are equipped with two 12.7mm machine guns. They also use unknown radars.