Iranian Ground Force Industry (APCs , Tanks etc )

[Almaleki]

in This Thread i will speak about every Weapon Made in Iran for the Paramilitary and The Army ,, That are used in the Land Forces ,, from Small Rifles to Tanks ,,
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Vehicles :
Zulfiqar Tank

The Iranian Zulfiqar [Zolfaqar] main battle tank is believed to be pieced together or developed from major components of the Russian T-72 and American M48 and M60 tanks. This tank, which is claimed to be in production in Irana, is said to be similiar in configuration to the M-48 and M-60. Other reports suggest that it bears a close resemblance to the American M1 Abrams.

One of the features of the Zolfaqar tank which has drawn the attention of the Defense Ministry is that indigenously-made parts have been used in it. The testing prototypes of the tank were tested in 1993. Six semi-industrial prototypes of the tank were produced and tested in 1997.

In April 1997 Acting Commander of the Ground Forces of the Iranian Army, Lieutenant General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani announced that the mass production of Zulfiqar tanks, which began in 1996, was still in progress. He stated that the manufacture of 520 different kinds of tank parts, 600 artillery parts, repair of 500 tanks and armored vehicles have been carried out. In late July 1997 Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani of Iran formally inaugurated a production line for the domestically manufactured Zulfiqar main battle tanks and Boragh tracked armoured personnel carriers. The facility, the Shahid Kolah Dooz Industrial Complex, will also produce the BMT-2 personnel carrier identified.

The Iranian tank is armed with a 125mm smoothbore gun fitted with a fume extractor which may be fed from an automatic loader. It is known that the Zulfiqar uses suspension like that fitted to Western MBTs such as the M48/M60 MBT. The diesel engine is not taken from the T-72 since this has a distinct exhaust outlet on the left side of the hull. This feature is absent on the Zulfiqar.

The most recent T-72 is the 'S' version. The T-72S MBT weighs 44.5 tonnes and is armed with the latest stabilized 125mm smoothbore 2A46M gun, IA40-1 computerised fire-control system (FCS) with laser rangefinder and day/image intensification night sighting system. As well as firing the normal types of 125mm separate-loading ammunition (projectile and charge), the T-72S can also fire a Svir 9M119 (NATO designation AT-11 'Sniper') laser beam-riding guided projectile to a range of 4,000m. The T-72S is powered by the V-84MS diesel engine, which develops 840hp and, with a combat weight of 44.5 tonnes, a power-to-weight ratio of 18.87hp/tonne is obtained. For greater cross-country mobility, the suspension has also been upgraded and mine protection improved.

T-72Z An upgrade has been developed in Iran called the Type 72Z in order to extend the operational life of the T-54/T-55 MBTs, and the similar Chinese Type 59 equivalent used by Iran, all of which are armed with a 100mm gun.

The existing 100mm gun has been replaced by a 105mm M68 rifled tank gun in service with Iran on the M60A1 MBT. The Armament Industries Division of the DIO probably makes this weapon because for some years it has had the capability to bore tank and artillery barrels, such as the 122mm Russian D-30.

To improve first-round hit probability, the Type 72Z has a Slovenian Fontana EFCS-3 computerised FCS. According to the manufacturer, installation of the EFCS-3 FCS enables stationary or moving targets to be engaged while the Type T72Z MBT is static or moving.

The 7.62mm co-axial and roof-mounted 12.7mm machine guns have been retained as has the ability to lay a smoke screen by injecting diesel fuel into the exhaust outlet on the left of the hull. In addition, four electrically operated smoke-grenade dischargers have been mounted on each side of the turret.

At least one example of the Type 72Z has been fitted with a roof-mounted laser warning device, probably coupled to a commander's display and the electrically operated smoke-grenade launchers either side of the turret.

Iranian sources say the upgraded Type 72Z is powered by the V-46-6 V-12 diesel engine developing 780hp. This engine has been integrated into a new powerpack, which also includes the SPAT 1200 transmission for use in automatic or semi-automatic modes. The V-46 V-12 diesel engine is also installed in early production T-72 series MBTs, such as the T-72 and T-72A, and Iran could obtain these from various sources besides Russia.

The Type 72Z's combat weight is quoted as 36 tonnes, power-to-weight ratio 21.66hp/tonne and maximum road speed is 65km/h. This compares with the T-55 MBT, which has a power-to-weight ratio of 16.11hp/tonne and a maximum road speed of 50km/h. Last year, the Shahid Kolah Dooz Industrial Complex revealed it had developed a new ERA package that can be rapidly fixed to the T-54/ T-55, T-72 and other MBTs to improve battlefield survivability against chemical energy (CE) and kinetic energy (KE) attack. This Iranian ERA package is similar to that being made and marketed by Russia and has been installed on Russian MBTs, such as the T-80BV, for some years. The Iranian ERA armour system comprises one composite layer. This protects against KE and CE projectiles and an extra energetic material that provides protection against KE attack. Iranian sources said this system can be dropped from a height of 5m; will not be activated from small arms fire up to 30mm in calibre or grenades; and is resistant to napalm type weapons.

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[Almaleki]

T-72Z Safir-74

Type 72Z is a modernized version of T series tanks which is up-graded by D.I.O. High combat performance of this tank can be defined by its very high and accurate fire power, very good maneuverability (mobility) and proper armour protection.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:Optimum chance to hit the target within a short time.Automatic/manual stabilizing and firing the gun.Capability of firing from 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 that is : engine, gear box, brake, steering, transfer case, cooling system and hydraulic system in an assembly called “power pack†have ensured lower repair time, quick mounting and dismantling of power pack. By employing armour reactive protection boxes on this tank, protection against antitank weapons is increased.

 

[Almaleki]

Tosan Tank

In December 1997 it was reported that Iran has manufactured a light battle tank that it intends to mass produce in the near future for unconventional warfare. Named Tosan [Towan] [Wild Horse or Fury], the tank is said to be capable of rapid response and built for strategic missions. Tosan is equipped with a 90 mm gun, an imrproved firing and targeting system and does not require special trucks to carry it. Iran claims it is nearly self-sufficient in arms.

Weight U/K
Speed U/K
Armament 90 mm gun

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[Almaleki]

Boragh

12.7 AA machine gun. I presume this to be the 'commander' version of the Boragh because absent this role, it would largely serve no purpose except as a transport because of its light arms. This then serves to reduce its weight by a full ton.

-Mortar: Have yet to see a picture so i'm skeptical, but it would probably be turretless, again to reduce weight, and be fired via the troop hatches in the rear, or perhaps through the hole where the turret was. All sources point toward a 120 mm mortar, and is the diameter used by other nations AIFV mortar conversions. (3)

-AAA: Armed with the ZU-23 gun in place of the turret, in the pictures i have seen, the wheels have not even been removed, so either it was a slapdash job with it just being welded on, or its bolted on and its able to be removed at the frontline and the vehicle is able to be used as transportation where the gun is situated for point defense. (4)

-Medic and Transport: Probably more or less the same vehicle but with payloads for each. Other then that, this is the most modified of the different varieties, with a 'raised' front that makes it more like a truck then an IFV, and the back first appears to be completely removed to make way for a canvas covering, but with a second look, the sole picture of this variant indicates that for whatever reason the canvas is merely covering the contours of the armor. Regardless, the troop transport section also appears to be expanded with a higher roof. (5)

-ATGM: Carries a toophan ATGM, unclear if it is a turret design with the missile instead of the original 73 mm or 30 mm cannon, or rather, if the turret is removed, and the launcher is installed in the manner of the DShK mentioned above.

Other(6)
A few other things are worthy of mention.
-Lower Weight: Due to the removal of turret in most versions, it lowers the weight to 13 tons, improving the power to weight ratio, and extends the range by an additional 50 km to 550 km

-Change in the Power Pack: the original 4-stroke 300 hp diesel engine with a 330 hp v-8.

-Night Vision: Infra-red sensors, available to both gunner(if applicable), driver and commander

-Road Wheels - the changes are two fold, first is that rubber pads have been added to allow constant travel on roads and pavement. The second is that they appear to be derived from the M113 rather then the BMP-1, request input on the implications though.

-Increased Passenger Capacity - wiki lists it as a feature, but doesn't warrant it, so i'm skeptical

Cites
1)Page 52 Iran's Military Forces and Warfighting Capabilities
2) BMP-2 Wiki
3)Boragh Armored Personnel Carrier | Military-Today.com
4)Military Photos Forum, Thread: Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces - Official thread Pages:4 & 5
5)iran
6) Boragh wiki

 

[Almaleki]

Taftan Mine Cleaner

Designing and manufacturing of the first full armoured anti-mine machine, TAFTAN-1 Using its clearing part consisting of rotary chains, flails, Taftan-1 is able to sweep antitank, anti-vehicle, and anti-personnel mines and resist against the explosions. Clearing depth of the Article is 30 cm and its operation width is 3 meters.The operator is completely protected against danger of the explosion during operation. Using this machine for cleaning the minefields, the lives and equipment are saved & secured

Images :

http://www.irandefence.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=3552&stc=1&d=1166394265

http://www.irandefence.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=3551&stc=1&d=1166394257

 

[Almaleki]

Raad-2 / Thunder 2 Artillery

In early September 1997 it was reported that Iran had successfully tested a locally built rapid fire mobile field gun known as "Thunder 2." The Defense Industries Organization claimed that the 155 mm self-propelled gun had a high firing rate, accuracy and mobility. It was described as being able to fire five rounds per minute and move with a speed of 70 km (43 miles) per hour in the battlefield. The gun's range was reported as 30 km (19 miles), and it also includes features such as a laser range-finder and a semi-automatic loading system.

Raad - 2 155 mm self- propelled gun- howitzer is an armoured tracked vehicle designed and manufactured by D.I.O. The engine is located in front of the vehicle. There are 5 crew including commander, gunner, driver, and two ammunition loaders. The hull and the turret are made of all welded special alloy steel and provide enough space for the crew to operate freely.

Raad-2 is equipped with automatic laying system, direct fire telescope, night vision device, NBC protection system, automatic and manual fire extinguishing equipment, radio & digital communication, gunner & commander , s control panel and display, GPS & air conditioner system.The engine is multi-fuel with high power to weight ratio.

Gun
Unline the Raad-1's 122 mm Soviet gun, the Raad-2 uses the 155 mm gun from the M109 SPG giving it has a range of 23.5 km or about 14 miles. Other sources place the range anywhere from 18 km with standard HE, to 24 km with basebleed shells, up until 30 km with basebleed. The barrel is equipped with a muzzle break and fume extractor. It has a slightly faster ROF then the Raad-1 with a solid 5 per-minute. m The maximum depression is -3 and the maximum elevation is +75 degrees. The barrel life is reported to be 5000 shells. It can carry a total of 30 shells of the same same array of shells as the Raad-1, but in the larger caliber, including HE and illuminating shells, note the lack of arming fuzes on the illuminating shells.

Turret
With a rotational axis of 360 degrees, it looks externally to be very similair to the M109a2 turret. However, it has a decreased shell capacity, from 36 to 3o indicating either an up-armoring or increase in equipment such as targeting or environment control. However "Janes" indictats the armor thickness is more around 20 mm actually indicating a downgrade in the armor, so the decrease in storage is probably due to the latter reason(though some sources place the armor at just over 25.4 mm). The turret also carries the same semi-automatic loader and recoil mechanisms as the Raad-1. Similarities to the original M109 turret include the direct and indirect fire teliscopes. Improvements include a laser rangefinder, enviromental control and possibly beyond-the-horizon targetting. A 12.7 mm AA DsKH machinegun is mounted on the turret.

Hull
This may or may not be derived from the Boragh like the Raad-1, but it is certaintly not a direct conversion like the first Raad. There are 4 factors that are visible to the naked eye, first is the glacis plate which does not look like the Boragh, but more like the traditional M-109. Second is the track system which resembles the T-72, but that will be later. Third is the upper-track covers which does look like the Boragh. Fourth is the rear hatch which also looks like the Raad-1/ambulance/ammunition transport version of the Boragh hull, but also looks like the M-109. As i said, the wheels resemble those on the T-72 tank. This is indictive of the internal powerplant being from the T-72 as well. It runs off of either a 330 hp V-8 engine(the same one used on the Boragh) or the Ukrainian 5TDF engine, the same kind used on the T-64 MBT, but the distinctive exhaust resembles that found on the T-72, although moved forward and on the opposite side of the hull. This engine is capable of generating a road speed of 70 km/h for a range of 450 km.Transmission is the 8-gear Spat-1200 used in the Safir-74/T-72Z domestic conversions of the T-54/55 tanks. The driver, seated front-left, has 3 periscopes, either all day, or 1 night sight. The hull makes up the majority of the 36 tonne weight.

Parts of Note
1) Indirect fire sight
2) Direct fire sight
3) Distinctive Exhaust - indicating engine placement
4) Rubber Tracks - T-72 variety
5) MG mount and commanders hatch
6) T-72 style wheels

Rear view, note the track guard very much in the style of the Boragh, also, the exhaust

In this picture it would appear that both the engine layout and the indirect sights have been places on oppose sides of the chassis, opposite of the traditional M109, however it is my belief that the photo has merely been mirrored, giving that illusion. In this picture, the rubbered tracks are absent, and only the bare tracks are evident.

 

[Almaleki]

Anti-Armor and Anti-Air Missiles and Rifles
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Raad ATGM

Missile Weight: 11.7 kg
Guidance System Weight: 22 kg
Length: 982 mm
Diameter: 125 mm
Range: 400-3000 m
Max Flight Time: 27 seconds
Flight Speed: 120 m/s

The Raad is a domestic improvement/variation of the Soviet Sagger missile, otherwise known as the '9K11 Malyutka'. Sources are unable to agree on the exact source that Iran first got the Sagger's from, but evidence points to China as much of the Iranian upgrades are similar to that of the Chinese HJ-73 Red Arrow ATGM, namely a SACLOS guidence.

The missile is much like the original Mallutka of the Sagger with penetration of more then 500 mm RHA, more then 400 if the target is protected with ERA. Maximum range is 3000 m and minimum range is 400 m, 100 shorter then the original AT-3. The warhead is a traditional HEAT explosive, the newer versions of the missile are fitted with a nose probe to detonate protective ERA bricks, enabling direct contact against armored hull. The latest version, I-Raad-T changed the frame for the missile, but details are scarce. Firing rate of these missiles are 2 per minuite

The guidance system in the I-Raad-T was changed from the notoriously unreliable MCLOS, where the gunner manually adjusted the missiles flight path relative to the ground, to the second generation SACLOS where the gunner only had to adjust the missile relative to the target. Consequently the targettign scopes have been changed from a pair of pariscopes to a tripod mounted unit that provides 8x magnification and an 11.5 degree field of view and a TV view tracker.

Other facts of note is that it takes 100 seconds for operators to set the system up, and 120 seconds to take it down. Also, a complete set of equipment comes with a missile testing device, battery charging unit, and a training simulator.

 

[Almaleki]

rest are rifles ,, ones like M-16s and M-4s named Iranian Names , and some AKs Modifications

 

[SABRE]

Almaleki;

You are just copy pasting information, some without even source. Please read the rules regarding posting articles from other sources.

You also need to give your own input/comments for a discussion to generate. Therefore, please provide your own comments so we can know exactly what you want to discuss, ASAP. Otherwise the thread will be locked.

 

[eckherl]

@lmaleki

You do realize that all Iran is doing is upgrading the majority of their older equipment to keep it operational and to make a attempt to keep it at least somewhat capable with dealing with possible future threats in that region. Iran will continue to use China and Russia for ground tactical vehicles and technology upgrades with the example of Iran just purchasing 100 Russian T - 72S tanks, even though they boast that they can actually produce modern tanks through their industrial manufacturing infrastructure.

 

[Feanor]

It wasn't a purchase iirc. It was an upgrade contract for T-72S that they purchased earlier. The T-72S is out of production, and I doubt that refurbished tanks would be sold.

EDIT: Would you happen to have a source? Or are you referencing the original T-72S purchase back in the iirc 90s?

 

[eckherl]

It wasn't a purchase iirc. It was an upgrade contract for T-72S that they purchased earlier. The T-72S is out of production, and I doubt that refurbished tanks would be sold.

EDIT: Would you happen to have a source? Or are you referencing the original T-72S purchase back in the iirc 90s?

A T-72S is basically a Russian T-72B with a upgraded suspension and hull protection for mines, some of them may come equipped with Russian IA40-1 FCS or may not. Russia has plenty of them shoe horned into warehouses and would be more than willing to export them to Iran, the suspension and hull upgrades are also being used by Russia, so no big deal on the Russian side of things.

And as a side note:

The initial 1000 T-72S batch final delivery date was 2005, some of them being built in Russia along with being manufactured in Iran.

 

[Feanor]

So you are talking about the 1991 agreement for licensed prodction of 1000 T-72S and 1500 BMP-2s. The factories for those were complete in the late 90s. But they weren't delivered from Russian stocks. Around 120s T-72S were supplised directly from UVZ 9newly built) in 94-95. Another few hundred (iirc around 300) were supplied in parts to be assembled. However as of 2000, no deliveries have taken place. The contract remained unfullfilled.

At the time that this contract was signed the Zulfiqar was still on the drawing board.

 

[eckherl]

So you are talking about the 1991 agreement for licensed prodction of 1000 T-72S and 1500 BMP-2s. The factories for those were complete in the late 90s. But they weren't delivered from Russian stocks. Around 120s T-72S were supplised directly from UVZ 9newly built) in 94-95. Another few hundred (iirc around 300) were supplied in parts to be assembled. However as of 2000, no deliveries have taken place. The contract remained unfullfilled.

At the time that this contract was signed the Zulfiqar was still on the drawing board.

They have recieved them up to the year 2005 in accordance to Saudi intellegence, with another 100 just being ordered, I do not know if this batch is new or T-72B with supplied upgrade kits. Zulfiqar is nothing more than a over rated upgrade kit for their M-48 and possibly M-60 fleets.

I just pulled the 100 batch deal information from either DID or Janes Weekly, when I find it I will post the article for you.

 

[Feanor]

There was a US-Russian agreement that terminated the deals. Shortly after Russia withdrew from the agreement but to the best of my knowledge never resumed the deliveries. I would be very much obliged if you posted the source.

 

[imscary2]

you don't need a source to know

that if it can be bought for a price, it will be bought.

 

[najaf47]

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[godbody]

Iranian is reliance on old equipment in the 90's The U.N. sauctions has hurt the Iranian military. Kinda like after World War 1 a Army that fought in that war trying to fight with same equipment in World War 2. THAT'S MY OPINION They just taken old equipment and try to remodel it to today standards. All the tanks are old that they have so It wont be a surprise to see different part from the old U.S. equipment or armoured vehicles into something they call new. Having been around U.S. Armour you can tell the so call Zulflqar has U.S. tracks

 

[Eeshaan]

Since when exactly did Iran recieve the license to manufacture or copy the FN SCAR-H ? Is that weapon a licenced model, or an illegal copy made without FN's permission ? Or is it a wrong link that you posted by mistake ?

 

[Bastian]

Since when exactly did Iran recieve the license to manufacture or copy the FN SCAR-H ? Is that weapon a licenced model, or an illegal copy made without FN's permission ? Or is it a wrong link that you posted by mistake ?

Iran never had or licensed or create an fn scar, the west wouldn't allow it.