Mobarez (tank)
Main battle tank
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Mobarez (Persian: مبارز; meaning "Warrior") is an Iranian[4][5][6][7] domestically upgraded version of the British Chieftain main battle tank (MBT).[8]
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| Mobarez | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Mobarez tank during the 2020 army exercise in Siyakh Darengun | |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Place of origin | Iran[1][2][3] |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| Specifications (Mobarez) | |
| Mass | 55 long tons (62 short tons; 56 t) |
| Length | 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) (hull) |
| Width | 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) |
| Height | 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) |
| Crew | 4 |
Main armament | 120 mm rifled (L11A5) |
Secondary armament | 2 x L7 machine gun |
| Engine | diesel 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 The fuel tank has been replaced by a new, repairable one.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.[9]
Production
Iran upgrades its Chieftain tanks at the Shahid Kolahduz Industrial Complex along with its T-72 tanks.
