Mobarez (tank)

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Mobarez
Mobarez tank during the 2020 army exercise in Siyakh Darengun
TypeMain battle tank
Place of originIran[1][2][3]
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

Mobarez (Persian: مبارز; meaning "Warrior") is an Iranian[4][5][6][7] domestically upgraded version of the British Chieftain main battle tank (MBT).[8]

Iranian Army Mobarez Tanks

Changes

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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 The fuel tank has been replaced by a new, repairable one.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.[9]

Production

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

Operators

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See also

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References

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