Sarir (armoured personnel carrier)

Sarir or Tala'iye is an Iranian 4x4 cross-country armoured personnel carrier developed and produced by DIO's Shahid Kolah Dooz industrial complex.^[1] This APC is developed specifically for IRGC. It was unveiled in early 2012 during IRGC's "Shohadaye Vahdat" (Martyrs of unity) wargames.^[2]

Sarir
Sarir APC
Type	Armoured personnel carrier
Place of origin	Iran
Service history
Used by	IRGC
Production history
Manufacturer	Defense Industries Organization (Iran)
Specifications
Crew	2 (+8 passengers)
Armor	Welded steel
Main armament	14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun
Secondary armament	Small arms
Engine	diesel
Suspension	4x4

The APC's main armament is a 14.5 mm KPV heavy machine gun machine gun with a turret similar to Russian BTR series. Like Rakhsh, engine in situated in the front of the vehicle that provides more room for troops inside. It uses different kinds of domestic communication systems to be connected to the command stations and two large antennas are installed to the back. Troop compartment is in the middle of vehicle and is accessed only by 2 doors in the rear. Armor is said to be welded steel which protects from 12.7 mm machine guns. Troops can fire their weapons from 8 small firing ports in the sides.^[3]

A list of Iranian military vehicles published in 2020 described the Sarir/Tala'iye as a prototype that did not enter mass production.^[4]

Operators

•  Iran - IRGC

See also

• Military of Iran
• Iranian military industry
• Equipment of the Iranian army