| Mobarez | |
|---|---|
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File:MobarezTank.jpg Mobarez tank in an army show. | |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Place of origin |
 Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| No. built | Unknown |
| Specifications (Mobarez) | |
| Mass | 55 long tons (62 short tons; 56 t) |
| Length | 7.5 m (25 ft) (hull) |
| Width | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
| Height | 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) |
| Crew | 4 |
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Main armament | 120 mm rifled (L11A5) |
Secondary armament | 2 x L7 MG |
| Engine |
diesel 850 hp |
Mobarez (Persian: مبارز) meaning Warrior is an upgraded version of British Chieftain Tank by Iran.
Changes[]
The chasis of the tank is changed in back and sides. The fuel tank is replaced by a new repairable one. The gear box is changed so the tank can have 360 degrees turret turn. Also additional anti shock systems are added to protect the internal sensitive electronic tools. They also added a laser targeting system to the tank. The engine is replaced by a more powerful one. And also night vision and infra-red systems are added.[1][2]
A chieftain tank which is being upgraded into mobarez
Production[]
Iran upgrades its chieftain tanks in Shahid Kolahduz Industrial Complex along with its T-72 tanks.
Operators[]
Iran
See also[]
Notes[]
The original article can be found at Mobarez Tank and the edit history here.