IRIS Lavan

IRIS Lavan
Class overview
BuildersYarrow Shipbuilders Limited, Clyde
OperatorsIslamic Republic of Iran Navy
Built6 February 1978 – 6 December 1979
In service16 January 1985 – present
General characteristics
TypeLanding Ship Heavy
Displacement2,581 tons full load
Length93 m (305 ft 1 in)
Beam15 m (49 ft 3 in)
Draught2.4 m (7 ft 10 in)
Installed powerDiesel
Speed14.5 knots (26.9 km/h)
Range4,000 nautical miles (7,400 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h)
Complement80

IRIS Lavan is a Hengam-class landing ship. The ship is named after Lavan island in Iran. It has hull number 514 and was laid down on 6 February 1978. The ship was launched on 6 December 1979 and was commissioned on 16 January 1985.