Mobarez Tank

Mobarez
A Chieftain tank being upgraded into a Mobarez
Type	Main battle tank
Place of origin	Iran
Service history
Used by	Iran
Production history
Produced	2006–present
Number built	Unknown
Specifications (Mobarez)
Weight	55 long tons (62 ST; 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
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 chassis 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.

Production

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

Operators

 Iran

See also

• Iranian military industry

Notes