Tosan

Infobox Weapon
name= Tosan


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origin=Iran
type=Light Tank
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is_vehicle=yes
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is_UK=yes
service=1997-
used_by=Iranian Army IRGCGF
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production_date=1997
number= ~20 [http://www.tau.ac.il/jcss/balance/Iran.pdf]
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crew=3
length= 4.9 m
width= 2.2 m
height= 2.1 m
weight= ~ 8 tonnes
armour= 12.7 mm
primary_armament= 90 mm gun
secondary_armament= Toophan
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suspension= torsion-bar
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The Tosan (Also written Towan, meaning Wild Horse or Fury) is an Iranian light tank, for unconventional warfare. Production started in 1997, Globalsecurity cite news|title=Tosan |date=10 July 2008|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/tosan.htm] but the tank was only produced in small numbers. [JCSS [http://www.tau.ac.il/jcss/balance/Iran.pdf Iran] 21 February 2006] Mass production started in 2008. Colonel Nasser Arab-Beigi, head of the self-sufficiency unit of the IRGC ground forces announced the mass-production of this 'Quick Reaction' tank on June 30, 2008, as part of the country's campaign for defense self-sufficiency. [Press TV [http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=62086&sectionid=351020101 Iran produces 'Quick Reaction' tanks] 30 June 2008] Iran calls it a 'Quick Reaction' tank because the tank is said to be capable of rapid response and is built for strategic missions. It appears to be based on the British FV101 Scorpion (werefrom Iran has 80 in service), the tank is fitted with a 90 mm gun, Toophan missile launchers and an improved firing and targeting systems. The tank can drive long distances on it's tracks and does not need to be carried on trucks.cite news|title=Tosan |date=10 July 2008|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/tosan.htm]

ee Also

Zulfiqar MBT

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