- T-72Z
Infobox Weapon
name=Safir-74
caption=
type=Main battle tank
origin=Iran
is_vehicle=yes
used_by=Iran
design_date=
production_date=
variants=
length=6.45 m
width=3.37 m
height=2.40 m
weight=36 tonnes
suspension=Torsion bar
speed=65 km/h
vehicle_range=
primary_armament= 105mm M68 rifled tank gun
secondary_armament=7.62mm co-axial and roof-mounted 12.7mm machine guns
armour=203 mm front of the turret
150 mm sides of the turret
150 mm sides of the turret
64 mm rear of the turret
39 mm top of the turret
97 mm upper front of the hull
99 mm lower front of the hull
79 mm upper sides of the hull
20 mm lower sides of the hull
46 mm rear of the hull
20 mm floor of the hull
fitted with ERA
engine= V-46-6 V-12 diesel
crew=3-4
engine_power= 780 hp (630 kW)
pw_ratio=21.66hp/toneT-72Z, Type 72Z, or Safir-74 is a highly modernized a conversion of
T-54 orType 59 tanks by the Defence Industries Organization of Iran.This tank should not be confused with the Soviet
T-72 MBT.Upgrades
Mounting a new armament system consisting of 105mm barrel gun model M68 with a long operational life, effective range, precision, high firing power and simple replacement without removal of the turret. Electronic Fire Control System (EFCS-3), as one of the most advanced fire control systems makes Type 72Z enjoy a high combat firing power in different condition of tank and targets at day and night.
Automatic/manual stabilizing and firing the gun improves firing capability of mobile tank at moving or stable target. Using V46-6 engine with 780 h.p, Type 72Z performs ideal acceleration and speed. Easy driving and maneuverability can be increased with semi-automatic and automatic gear shifting modes.
Installation of all power compartment; engine, gear box, brake, steering, transfer case, cooling system and hydraulic system in an assembly called “power pack" ensures lower repair time, quick mounting and dismantling of power pack. By employing reactive armour protection on this tank, protection against antitank weapons is increased.
ee also
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Zulfiqar MBT
*T-72S Sources
* [http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/type-59.htm Tank description from fas.org]
* [http://www.diomil.ir/en/veig.aspx Defence Industries Organization of Iran ]
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/zulfiqar.htm Global Security report on Zulfiqar, T-72S and T-72Z]
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