Mobarez (tank)

Mobarez (Persian: مبارز; meaning "Warrior") is a domestically upgraded version of the British Chieftain tank by Iran.[1]

Mobarez
Mobarez tank in 2018
TypeMain battle tank
Place of originIran
Service history
Used byIran
Production history
Produced2006–present
Specifications (Mobarez)
Mass55 long tons (62 short tons; 56 t)
Length7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) (hull)
Width3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
Height2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)
Crew4

Main
armament
120 mm rifled (L11A5)
Secondary
armament
2 x L7 machine gun
Enginediesel
850 hp

Changes

The hull of the tank has been modified at the back and sides. The fuel tank has been replaced by a new, repairable one. Also, additional vibration damping systems have been added to protect sensitive electronic components. Other modifications include a laser range finder, a more powerful engine and the addition of light amplifying and infra-red systems.

The gearbox and suspension were changed, and an electrical generator was also added.[2]

Production

Iran upgrades its Chieftain tanks in Shahid Kolahduz Industrial Complex along with its T-72 tanks.

Operators

See also

References

  1. "Iraq is the Latest Middle East Country to Modernize Its Old Tanks". Forbes.
  2. Galen Wright (March 15th 2011) Iranian Military Capability 2011 - Ground Forces.


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