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Kharg Island is a Battlefield 3 launch map set at an oil terminal in the Persian Gulf, where the US team lands from the sea against Russian defenders, with a beach, cliffs, a refinery and a harbour. It is a vehicle map with a naval landing at its start.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield 3 · Type: map
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Game | Battlefield 3 | EA |
| Added | Launch, 25 Oct 2011 | EA |
| Setting | An oil terminal island in the Persian Gulf | Game |
| Size | Large, coastal | Game |
| Vehicles | Jets, helicopters, tanks, IFVs, boats | Game |
| Returned in | None | EA |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
Kharg Island is the amphibious map: attackers in Rush come from boats and helicopters onto a beach, push up the cliffs to the oil terminal, and finish at the harbour. Conquest spreads flags across the refinery, the hills and the coast, with jets and helicopters strong over the water. Tanks and IFVs fight on the island’s roads. It was the map that reminded players Battlefield still did naval landings.
It was not remade.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
In Rush, the beach landing is a slaughter if attackers come straight in; use the helicopters and the cliff flanks. In Conquest, hold the terminal and the hills and let the coast flags change hands. Jets own the airspace until anti-air is set up on the cliffs. Boats are fast transport and little else. Engineers on the terminal roofs decide whether armour can cross the island.
Kharg Island was also the first map most players saw jets on, since the Caspian Border alpha was PC-only; on consoles its Rush landing was the showcase for the game’s air power, and the Rush defenders’ anti-air on the cliffs is still the deciding factor in its rounds.
Link to section: Changes by patchChanges by patch
| Date | Update | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2011 | Launch | Available at launch | DICE |
Link to section: SourcesSources
- Battlefield 3 forum on this site
- Battlelog and Origin help on this site, 2011 to 2016
- Battlefield 4 Second Assault page (remakes)
Link to section: FAQFAQ
Does Kharg Island have a naval landing?
Yes. Rush attackers come from the sea and air onto the beach.
Where is Kharg Island set?
An oil terminal island in the Persian Gulf.
Does Kharg Island have jets?
Yes, with helicopters, armour and boats.
Was Kharg Island remade?
No.
Is Kharg Island good for infantry?
At the terminal and harbour, yes.
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