Adopted Russian Experience: Iran Equips Its T-72S Tanks and BMP-2s with "Mangals"

Photos of domestic export armored vehicles with drone protection have appeared

The Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran have taken into account the experience of the Russian Armed Forces and have begun to equip T-72S tanks and BMP-2s with "mangals" to protect against drones. Photos of the modernized armored vehicles were taken during the large-scale exercise "Great Prophet-19" (Payambar-e Azam 19).

Танк Т-72С
Танк Т-72С

Iran received a license to assemble T-72S and BMP-2 in the 1990s. According to some reports, the Islamic Republic has 480 T-72 tanks in service.

Т-72С и БМП-2
Т-72С и БМП-2

About the T-72S Tank

The main battle tank of Iran. The turret and hull of the T-72S are protected by armored plating, including combined armored arrays above the frontal arc.

Характеристики Т-72С:

  • Боевая масса — 44,5 т
  • Длина корпуса — 6860 мм
  • Ширина — 3460 мм
  • Броня — Катаная и литая стальная, комбинированная
  • Защита — динамическая ERA
  • Пушка — гладкоствольная Д-81 калибра 125 мм
  • Двигатель — В-84 мощностью 840 л.с.
  • Скорость по шоссе — 60 км/ч

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Sources
ISNA

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