T-72Z Safir-74
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The T-72Z is a highly modernized version of the T-55
, the upgrades have been done by the Defense Industries Organization of Iran
. The name Safir-74 is used to refer to the Iranian T-54 tanks which have gone through the same upgrades, while Type T-72z is used to refer to Iran's Type 59
tanks which have gone through this upgrade.
Automatic/manual stabilization and firing of the gun improves the firing capability of mobile tank at moving or stable target. The Type 72Z uses a Ukrainian V46-6 diesel engine with 780 h.p. Easy driving and maneuverability can be increased with semi-automatic and automatic gear shifting modes.
Installation of all power compartments; engine, gear box, brake, steering, transfer case, cooling system and hydraulic system in an assembly called "power pack" ensures lower repair time, quick mounting and dismantling of power pack. By employing reactive armour protection on this tank, protection against anti-tank weapons is increased.
T-55
The T-54 and T-55 tanks were a series of main battle tanks designed in the Soviet Union. The first T-54 prototype appeared in March 1945, just before the end of the Second World War. The T-54 entered full production in 1947 and became the main tank for armored units of the Soviet Army, armies of...
, the upgrades have been done by the Defense Industries Organization of Iran
Defense Industries Organization
The Defense Industries Organization The Defense Industries Organization The Defense Industries Organization (DIO; Persian: Sasadjah (Sazemane Sanaye Defa) is a conglomerate of companies run by the Islamic Republic of Iran whose function is to provide the military of Iran with the necessary...
. The name Safir-74 is used to refer to the Iranian T-54 tanks which have gone through the same upgrades, while Type T-72z is used to refer to Iran's Type 59
Type 59
The Type 59 main battle tank is a Chinese produced version of the Soviet T-54A tank, an improvement over the ubiquitous T-54/55. The first vehicles were produced in 1958 and it was accepted into service in 1959, with serial production beginning in 1963...
tanks which have gone through this upgrade.
Upgrades
Upgrades include 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, plus a Slovenian Fontana Electronic Fire Control System (EFCS-3).Automatic/manual stabilization and firing of the gun improves the firing capability of mobile tank at moving or stable target. The Type 72Z uses a Ukrainian V46-6 diesel engine with 780 h.p. Easy driving and maneuverability can be increased with semi-automatic and automatic gear shifting modes.
Installation of all power compartments; engine, gear box, brake, steering, transfer case, cooling system and hydraulic system in an assembly called "power pack" ensures lower repair time, quick mounting and dismantling of power pack. By employing reactive armour protection on this tank, protection against anti-tank weapons is increased.