Mobarez (tank)

Mobarez (Persian: مبارز; meaning "Warrior") is an Iranian domestically upgraded version of the British Chieftain main battle tank (MBT).^[1]

Mobarez
Mobarez tank in 2018
Type	Main battle tank
Place of origin	Iran
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 The fuel tank has been replaced by a new, repairable one.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.^[2]

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