Mobarez (tank)

Mobarez (Persian: مبارز; meaning "Warrior") is an Iranian^[4][5][6][7] domestically upgraded version of the British Chieftain main battle tank (MBT).^[8]

Iranian Army Mobarez Tanks

Mobarez
Mobarez tank during the 2020 army exercise in Siyakh Darengun
Type	Main battle tank
Place of origin	Iran[1][2][3]
Service history
Used by	Iran
Production history
Produced	2006–present
Specifications (Mobarez)
Mass	55 long tons (62 short tons; 56 t)
Length	7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) (hull)
Width	3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
Height	2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)
Crew	4
Main armament	120 mm rifled (L11A5)
Secondary armament	2 x L7 machine gun
Engine	diesel 850 hp

Changes

The hull of the tank has been modified at the back and sides. The fuel tank has been replaced by a new, repairable one. Also, additional vibration-damping systems have been added to protect sensitive electronic components. Other modifications include a laser range finder, a more powerful engine and the addition of light-amplifying and infra-red systems. The gearbox and suspension were changed, and an electrical generator was also added.^[9]

Production

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

Operators

• Iran

See also

• Iranian military industry