Zulfiqar (tank)

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Zulfiqar
Zulfiqar

Zulfiqar
General properties
crew 3 (driver, commander, gunner)
length approx. 7 m
width approx. 3.6 m
height 2.2-2.5 m
Dimensions approx. 40 tons
Armor and armament
Armor Composite armor
Main armament 1 × 125 mm smoothbore cannon 2A46
Secondary armament 1 × 7.62mm and

1 × 12.7 mm machine gun

agility
drive 12-cylinder diesel
575 kW (780 PS)
suspension Torsion bar
Top speed 70 km / h
Power / weight 14.4 kW / t (19.5 PS / t)
Range 450 km
Zulfiqar tanks - rear view
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Zulfiqar is the first Iranian battle tank , named after the sword Dhū l-faqār . There are currently three versions.

development

Development began in the early 1990s and the first prototypes were completed in 1993. In 1996 the Zulfiqar 1 went into series production. The first version is probably based on the T-72 and the M48 Patton or its successor, the M60 main battle tank, which Iran owns. Other sources cite the Brazilian EE-T1 Osório as a model. In the meantime, two other models have also been spotted, with the Zulfiqar 3 externally resembling the American M1 Abrams .

Most likely, all versions have the same 125mm 2A46 cannon , which is also used in the Russian T-80 tank and some models of the T-72 . It is also assumed that all models are equipped with an automatic reloading system and have a modern EFCS-3 fire control system. The latest version, the Zulfiqar 3, is currently in series production. US observers, on the other hand, doubt whether all three variants will enter series production.

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