''Al-Sabehat'' () is a

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built and operated by Iran. The SDV is approximately long, and carries a crew of 2 plus 3 divers. It can carry out coastal reconnaissance missions, planting

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s on ports and anchorages, as well as lifting special forces. According to Abhijit Singh, a senior fellow at

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, the SDV "can be used effectively for unconventional attacks". ships function as a

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for ''Al-Sabehat'' SDVs. ''Al-Sabehat'' SDV is designed at Esfahan Underwater Research Centre. Planning and construction of ''Al-Sabehat'' was reportedly started in 1996 and the first vessel was unveiled on 29 August 2000.

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Wet subs Sabehat, Al Sabehat, Al Ships built by Marine Industries Organization Underwater diver propulsion equipment {{Ship-type-stub

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